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, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train 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 ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA BALLARAT train from Ballarat Station station to Maryborough station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 8 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

188minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Train - MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA BALLARAT
MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA 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
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    76 min
  • 7
    Train - MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA BALLARATMELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA BALLARAT
    Maryborough
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Maryborough
    56 min
  • 9
    Walk to Maryborough
    Walk to
    Maryborough
    570 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Essendon to Maryborough by bus, train and tram

To get from Essendon to Maryborough in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 59 tram from 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station to 3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train and finally take the MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE bus from Castlemaine Railway Station (Castlemaine) station to Maryborough Railway Station (Maryborough) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 19 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

199minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 59
59
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Bus - MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE
MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE
Walk to Maryborough
Leaves from 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19277
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17875
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    1000 m • 13 min
  • 5
    Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTEECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Wait for train
    ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Echuca/Moama
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    86 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station (Castlemaine)
    ID 16231
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINEMELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE
    Maryborough
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Maryborough Railway Station (Maryborough)
    ID 44959
    41 min
  • 10
    Walk to Maryborough
    Walk to
    Maryborough
    570 m • 8 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 184.74 km, which can typically be travelled in 188 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 Essendon.

Train stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon

Bus stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)

Public transport stations close to Maryborough, Melbourne

Maryborough is located at Maryborough, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Alma St/Tuaggra St (Maryborough).

Train stations close to Maryborough:

  • Maryborough

Bus stations close to Maryborough:

  • Alma St/Tuaggra St (Maryborough)
  • Clarendon St/Tuaggra St (Maryborough)
  • Maryborough Hospital/Clarendon St (Maryborough)

Related Routes

From Essendon to Maryborough by bus, train and tram

To get from Essendon to Maryborough in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 59 tram from 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station to 3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train and finally take the MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE bus from Castlemaine Railway Station (Castlemaine) station to Maryborough Railway Station (Maryborough) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 19 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

199minA$8.54
Walk to tram stationTram - 59
59
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Bus - MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE
MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE
Walk to Maryborough
Leaves from 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19277
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17875
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    1000 m • 13 min
  • 5
    Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTEECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Wait for train
    ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Echuca/Moama
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    86 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station (Castlemaine)
    ID 16231
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINEMELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE
    Maryborough
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Maryborough Railway Station (Maryborough)
    ID 44959
    41 min
  • 10
    Walk to Maryborough
    Walk to
    Maryborough
    570 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 188 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA BALLARAT.

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

    The alternative route takes 199 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE, Bus line MELBOURNE - MARYBOROUGH VIA CASTLEMAINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 8 min.

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

    The 903 bus line goes from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station near Essendon to Altona station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Altona station near Maryborough in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Essendon and Maryborough in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 8 min.

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

    Get on the 903 bus from the Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) stop near Essendon in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Altona station, which is closest to Maryborough in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Essendon to Maryborough costs A$8.54.