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

From Essendon to Metung by bus and train

To get from Essendon to Metung in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON train and finally take the MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE bus from Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale) station to General Store/Princes Hwy (Swan Reach) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 6 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

306minA$22.38
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
Bus - MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
Walk to Metung
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
    Flinders Street
    22 min
  • 4
    Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGONMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Bairnsdale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bairnsdale
    232 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale)
    ID 46442
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCEMARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
    Wait for bus
    MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
    Marlo
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    General Store/Princes Hwy (Swan Reach)
    ID 16388
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to Metung
    Walk to
    Metung
    1.18 km • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Metung

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Metung, Melbourne is approximately 307.2 km, which can typically be travelled in 306 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Metung 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 Station/Russell St (Essendon).

Bus stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
  • Lorraine St/Buckley St (Essendon)

Public transport stations close to Metung, Melbourne

Metung is located at Metung, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Swan Reach Gardens/2138 Princes Hwy (Swan Reach).

Bus stations close to Metung:

  • Swan Reach Gardens/2138 Princes Hwy (Swan Reach)
  • Swan Reach Gardens/Princes Hwy (Swan Reach)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 306 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON, Bus line MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and Metung?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 6 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Metung?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Essendon to Metung by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and Metung in Melbourne by train and bus is about 5 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Essendon to get to Metung?

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

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Essendon and Metung?

    Get off the train at the Flinders Street stop, which is closest to Metung in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Essendon to Metung?

    The ride from Essendon to Metung costs A$22.38.

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