How to get from Essendon to Moolap - Bal by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Essendon to Moolap - Bal in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the 60 bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station to Melaluka Rd/Portarlington Rd (Leopold) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

117minA$8.54
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 60
60
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
    Southern Cross
    26 min
  • 4
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    63 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 45541
    160 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    St Leonards
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Melaluka Rd/Portarlington Rd (Leopold)
    Ride to bus station
    Melaluka Rd/Portarlington Rd (Leopold)
    ID 31073
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 903, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and 56

To get from Essendon to Moolap - Bal in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: 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 GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the 56 bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station to Gateway Plaza Sc/Melaluka Rd (Leopold) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

140minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 56
56
Walk to Moolap - Bal
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
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 45540
    160 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Queenscliff
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gateway Plaza Sc/Melaluka Rd (Leopold)
    ID 48054
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Moolap - Bal
    Walk to
    Moolap - Bal
    1.27 km • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Moolap - Bal

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Moolap - Bal, Melbourne is approximately 103.31 km, which can typically be travelled in 117 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Moolap - Bal 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 Moolap - Bal, Melbourne

Moolap - Bal is located at Moolap - Bal, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Melaluka Rd/Geelong-Portarlington Rd (Leopold).

Bus stations close to Moolap - Bal:

  • Melaluka Rd/Geelong-Portarlington Rd (Leopold)
  • Melaluka Rd/Portarlington Rd (Leopold)
  • Clifton Ave/Portarlington Rd (Leopold)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 903, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and 56

To get from Essendon to Moolap - Bal in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: 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 GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the 56 bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station to Gateway Plaza Sc/Melaluka Rd (Leopold) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

140minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 56
56
Walk to Moolap - Bal
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
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 45540
    160 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Queenscliff
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gateway Plaza Sc/Melaluka Rd (Leopold)
    ID 48054
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Moolap - Bal
    Walk to
    Moolap - Bal
    1.27 km • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to Moolap - Bal?

    The fastest way takes 117 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 60.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essendon to Moolap - Bal?

    The alternative route takes 140 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 56.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and Moolap - Bal in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 57 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Moolap - Bal in Melbourne?

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

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

    The total travel time between Essendon and Moolap - Bal in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Essendon to get to Moolap - Bal 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 Moolap - Bal in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross stop, which is closest to Moolap - Bal in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Essendon to Moolap - Bal?

    The ride from Essendon to Moolap - Bal costs A$8.54.

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