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How to get from Essendon West to Melbourne by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Essendon West to Melbourne in Melbourne, take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station. Next, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flinders Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

43minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Essendon West
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 51771
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Essendon
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station Flinders Street
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 465 and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Essendon West to Melbourne in Melbourne, take the 465 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station. Next, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flinders Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

48minA$5.30
Bus - 465
465
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Essendon West
  • 2
    Bus - 465465
    Wait for bus
    465
    Essendon Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 18775
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Essendon
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station Flinders Street
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon West to Melbourne

The distance between Essendon West, Melbourne and Melbourne, Melbourne is approximately 14.37 km, which can typically be travelled in 43 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon West to Melbourne 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 West

Essendon West is located at Essendon West, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 48-Wests Rd/Cordite Ave (Maribyrnong).

Bus stations close to Essendon West:

  • Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
  • Rosehill Rd/Garnet St (Niddrie)
  • Bourke St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

Public transport stations close to Melbourne, Melbourne

Melbourne is located at Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Flinders Lane/Queen St (Melbourne City).

Train stations close to Melbourne:

  • Flinders Street

Bus stations close to Melbourne:

  • Flinders Lane/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Banana Alley Vaults/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
  • Market St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)

Alternative route by bus and train via 465 and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Essendon West to Melbourne in Melbourne, take the 465 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station. Next, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flinders Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

48minA$5.30
Bus - 465
465
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Essendon West
  • 2
    Bus - 465465
    Wait for bus
    465
    Essendon Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 18775
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Essendon
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station Flinders Street
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essendon West to Melbourne?

    The fastest way takes 43 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essendon West to Melbourne?

    The alternative route takes 48 minutes, using Bus line 465, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 43 min.

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

    The 903 bus line goes from Mordialloc station near Essendon West to Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station near Melbourne in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Essendon West and Melbourne in Melbourne by bus and train is about 43 min.

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

    Get on the 903 bus from the Mordialloc stop near Essendon West in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station, which is closest to Melbourne in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Essendon West to Melbourne?

    The ride from Essendon West to Melbourne costs A$5.30.

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