How to get from Essendon West to North Shore by bus and train?

From Essendon West to North Shore by bus and train

To get from Essendon West to North Shore in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 465 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Groves St/Milleara Rd (Keilor East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 406 bus and finally take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Footscray station to North Shore station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

102minA$8.54
Bus - 465
465
Bus - 406
406
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Walk to North Shore
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
    Keilor Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Groves St/Milleara Rd (Keilor East)
    ID 6159
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Groves St/Milleara Rd (Keilor East)
    ID 6088
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 406406
    Wait for bus
    406
    Footscray
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray
    29 min
  • 7
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Shore
    47 min
  • 9
    Walk to North Shore
    Walk to
    North Shore
    1.06 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon West to North Shore

The distance between Essendon West, Melbourne and North Shore, Melbourne is approximately 85.37 km, which can typically be travelled in 102 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon West to North Shore 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 North Shore, Melbourne

North Shore is located at North Shore, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Myrtle Gr/Seabeach Pde (North Shore).

Train stations close to North Shore:

  • North Shore
  • Corio
  • North Geelong

Bus stations close to North Shore:

  • Myrtle Gr/Seabeach Pde (North Shore)
  • The Esplanade/Seabeach Pde (North Shore)
  • Seaforth St/The Esplanade (North Shore)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 102 minutes, using Bus line 465, Bus line 406, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 42 min.

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

    The 465 bus line goes from Keilor Park station near Essendon West to Groves St/Milleara Rd (Keilor East) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Groves St/Milleara Rd (Keilor East) station near North Shore in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Essendon West and North Shore in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 42 min.

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

    Get on the 465 bus from the Keilor Park stop near Essendon West in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Groves St/Milleara Rd (Keilor East) station, which is closest to North Shore in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Essendon West to North Shore?

    The ride from Essendon West to North Shore costs A$8.54.

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