How to get from Essendon West to Port Melbourne by bus and tram?

By bus and tram

To get from Essendon West to Port Melbourne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 tram lines: take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 59 tram and finally take the 109 tram from 5-Elizabeth St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to 129-Beacon Cove/Light Rail (Port Melbourne) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

67minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Tram - 59
59
Tram - 109
109
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
    Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 10112
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    43-Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 19467
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17876
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    5-Elizabeth St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17902
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Port Melbourne
  • 9
    Ride to tram station 129-Beacon Cove/Light Rail (Port Melbourne)
    Ride to tram station
    129-Beacon Cove/Light Rail (Port Melbourne)
    ID 19725
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, train and tram

To get from Essendon West to Port Melbourne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: 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 109 tram from 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to 129-Beacon Cove/Light Rail (Port Melbourne) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

67minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Tram - 109
109
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
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17898
    130 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Port Melbourne
  • 9
    Ride to tram station 129-Beacon Cove/Light Rail (Port Melbourne)
    Ride to tram station
    129-Beacon Cove/Light Rail (Port Melbourne)
    ID 19725
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon West to Port Melbourne

The distance between Essendon West, Melbourne and Port Melbourne, Melbourne is approximately 17.62 km, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon West to Port Melbourne 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 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 Port Melbourne, Melbourne

Port Melbourne is located at Port Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Port Melbourne Station/Beach St (Port Melbourne).

Bus stations close to Port Melbourne:

  • Port Melbourne Station/Beach St (Port Melbourne)
  • Nott St/Graham St (Port Melbourne)
  • Dow St/Beach St (Port Melbourne)

Related Routes

By bus, train and tram

To get from Essendon West to Port Melbourne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: 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 109 tram from 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to 129-Beacon Cove/Light Rail (Port Melbourne) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

67minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Tram - 109
109
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
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17898
    130 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Port Melbourne
  • 9
    Ride to tram station 129-Beacon Cove/Light Rail (Port Melbourne)
    Ride to tram station
    129-Beacon Cove/Light Rail (Port Melbourne)
    ID 19725
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line 59, Bus line 109.

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

    The alternative route takes 67 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 109.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 tram lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 7 min.

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

    The 903 bus line goes from Mordialloc station near Essendon West to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 tram lines till Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station near Port Melbourne in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Essendon West and Port Melbourne in Melbourne by bus and tram is about 1 hr 7 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Essendon West to Port Melbourne costs A$5.30.

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