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

By bus and train

To get from Essendon West to Nunawading in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the BELGRAVE train from Parliament station to Nunawading station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

80minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
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
    Ride to train station
    Parliament
    18 min
  • 7
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 8
    Ride to train station Nunawading
    Ride to train station
    Nunawading
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 903, CRAIGIEBURN and LILYDALE

To get from Essendon West to Nunawading in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the LILYDALE train from Parliament station to Nunawading station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

69minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
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
    Ride to train station
    Parliament
    18 min
  • 7
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 8
    Ride to train station Nunawading
    Ride to train station
    Nunawading
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon West to Nunawading

The distance between Essendon West, Melbourne and Nunawading, Melbourne is approximately 32.46 km, which can typically be travelled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon West to Nunawading 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 Nunawading, Melbourne

Nunawading is located at Nunawading, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Nunawading Railway Station/Springvale Rd (Nunawading).

Train stations close to Nunawading:

  • Nunawading
  • Mitcham
  • Blackburn

Bus stations close to Nunawading:

  • Nunawading Railway Station/Springvale Rd (Nunawading)
  • Walkers Rd/Springvale Rd (Nunawading)
  • Nunawading Station/Station St (Nunawading)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 903, CRAIGIEBURN and LILYDALE

To get from Essendon West to Nunawading in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the LILYDALE train from Parliament station to Nunawading station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

69minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
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
    Ride to train station
    Parliament
    18 min
  • 7
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 8
    Ride to train station Nunawading
    Ride to train station
    Nunawading
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 80 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line BELGRAVE.

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

    The alternative route takes 69 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line LILYDALE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 20 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Essendon West to Nunawading 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 2 train lines till Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station near Nunawading in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Essendon West and Nunawading in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 20 min.

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

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

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

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

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