How to get from Essendon to Maryborough by bus and train?

From Essendon to Maryborough by bus and train

To get from Essendon to Maryborough in Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flagstaff station. Next, take the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Havelock St/Clarendon St (Maryborough) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 38 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

218minA$8.54
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
Walk to Maryborough
Leaves from Essendon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essendon
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flagstaff
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    680 m • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARATMELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Mildura
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Havelock St/Clarendon St (Maryborough)
    ID 17997
    168 min
  • 7
    Walk to Maryborough
    Walk to
    Maryborough
    450 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Essendon to Maryborough by bus

To get from Essendon to Maryborough in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 903 bus from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON bus and finally take the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Havelock St/Clarendon St (Maryborough) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 45 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

225minA$12.74
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
Walk to Maryborough
Leaves from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 51775
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 40946
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunshine Railway Station (Sunshine)
    ID 22241
    250 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for bus
    BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central)
    ID 20293
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARATMELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Mildura
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Havelock St/Clarendon St (Maryborough)
    ID 17997
    53 min
  • 10
    Walk to Maryborough
    Walk to
    Maryborough
    450 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Maryborough

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Maryborough, Melbourne is approximately 190.09 km, which can typically be travelled in 218 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Maryborough by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Essendon

Essendon is located at Essendon, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Lorraine St/Buckley St (Essendon).

Train stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon

Bus stations close to Essendon:

  • Lorraine St/Buckley St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
  • St Columba's College/Buckley St (Essendon)

Public transport stations close to Maryborough, Melbourne

Maryborough is located at Maryborough, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Maryborough Bus Interchange/Napier St (Maryborough).

Train stations close to Maryborough:

  • Maryborough

Bus stations close to Maryborough:

  • Maryborough Bus Interchange/Napier St (Maryborough)
  • Goldfields Employment & Learningcentre/Burke St (Maryborough)
  • Inkerman St/Napier St (Maryborough)

Related Routes

From Essendon to Maryborough by bus

To get from Essendon to Maryborough in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 903 bus from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON bus and finally take the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Havelock St/Clarendon St (Maryborough) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 45 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

225minA$12.74
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
Walk to Maryborough
Leaves from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 51775
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 40946
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunshine Railway Station (Sunshine)
    ID 22241
    250 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for bus
    BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station (Ballarat Central)
    ID 20293
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARATMELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Mildura
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Havelock St/Clarendon St (Maryborough)
    ID 17997
    53 min
  • 10
    Walk to Maryborough
    Walk to
    Maryborough
    450 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to Maryborough?

    The fastest way takes 218 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essendon to Maryborough?

    The alternative route takes 225 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line BALLARAT - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and Maryborough in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 38 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Maryborough in Melbourne?

    The CRAIGIEBURN train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Essendon to Flagstaff station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Flagstaff station near Maryborough in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Essendon to Maryborough in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Essendon and Maryborough in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Essendon to get to Maryborough in Melbourne?

    Get on the CRAIGIEBURN train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Essendon in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Essendon and Maryborough in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Flagstaff stop, which is closest to Maryborough in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Essendon to Maryborough?

    The ride from Essendon to Maryborough costs A$8.54.

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