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How to get from Essendon West to Northcote by bus and tram?

By bus and tram

To get from Essendon West to Northcote in Melbourne, take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station. Next, take the 11 tram from 40-Bell St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station to 31-Gadd St/St Georges Rd (Northcote) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

49minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Tram - 11
11
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
    Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)
    ID 9039
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    40-Bell St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4478
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 6
    Ride to tram station 31-Gadd St/St Georges Rd (Northcote)
    Ride to tram station
    31-Gadd St/St Georges Rd (Northcote)
    ID 4469
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Essendon West to Northcote 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 510 bus from Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station to St Georges Rd/Normanby Ave (Thornbury) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

46minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Bus - 510
510
Walk to Northcote
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
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 51773
    150 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 510510
    Wait for bus
    510
    Ivanhoe Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Georges Rd/Normanby Ave (Thornbury)
    ID 9720
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Northcote
    Walk to
    Northcote
    450 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon West to Northcote

The distance between Essendon West, Melbourne and Northcote, Melbourne is approximately 17.49 km, which can typically be travelled in 49 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon West to Northcote by bus and tram, 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 Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West).

Bus stations close to Essendon West:

  • Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
  • Garnet St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
  • Bourke St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

Public transport stations close to Northcote, Melbourne

Northcote is located at Northcote, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 32-Normanby Ave/St Georges Rd (Thornbury).

Bus stations close to Northcote:

  • Northcote Station/Arthurton Rd (Northcote)
  • Clapham St/Normanby Ave (Thornbury)
  • Shakespeare Gr/Arthurton Rd (Northcote)

By bus

To get from Essendon West to Northcote 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 510 bus from Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station to St Georges Rd/Normanby Ave (Thornbury) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

46minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Bus - 510
510
Walk to Northcote
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
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 51773
    150 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 510510
    Wait for bus
    510
    Ivanhoe Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Georges Rd/Normanby Ave (Thornbury)
    ID 9720
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Northcote
    Walk to
    Northcote
    450 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 49 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 46 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line 510.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 49 min.

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

    The 903 bus line goes from Mordialloc station near Essendon West to Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station near Northcote in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Essendon West and Northcote in Melbourne by bus and tram is about 49 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station, which is closest to Northcote in Melbourne.

  • When is the last bus from Essendon West to Northcote in Melbourne?

    The last bus from Essendon West to Northcote in Melbourne is the Mordialloc - Altona line. It leaves the Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) stop at 09:00.

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

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

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