How to get from Essendon to Rockbank by bus?

From Essendon to Rockbank by bus

To get from Essendon to Rockbank in Melbourne, take the 903 bus from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. Next, take the 456 bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station to Stewart Cres/Westcott Pde (Rockbank) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

92minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Bus - 456
456
Walk to Rockbank
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
    30 m • 1 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
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 18762
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 456456
    Wait for bus
    456
    Melton
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stewart Cres/Westcott Pde (Rockbank)
    ID 51638
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to Rockbank
    Walk to
    Rockbank
    1.55 km • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Essendon to Rockbank by train

To get from Essendon to Rockbank in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to North Melbourne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WILLIAMSTOWN train and finally take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Southern Cross station to Rockbank station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

97minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Rockbank
Leaves from Essendon

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    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essendon
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    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 min
  • 6
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rockbank
    26 min
  • 8
    Walk to Rockbank
    Walk to
    Rockbank
    3.29 km • 42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Rockbank

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Rockbank, Melbourne is approximately 35.23 km, which can typically be travelled in 92 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Rockbank by bus, 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 Station/Russell St (Essendon).

Bus stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
  • Lorraine St/Buckley St (Essendon)

Public transport stations close to Rockbank, Melbourne

Rockbank is located at Rockbank, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 2057 Western Fwy (Rockbank).

Train stations close to Rockbank:

  • Rockbank

Bus stations close to Rockbank:

  • 2057 Western Fwy (Rockbank)
  • Rockbank Caravan Park/Westcott Pde (Rockbank)
  • 195 Westcott Pde (Rockbank)

Related Routes

From Essendon to Rockbank by train

To get from Essendon to Rockbank in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to North Melbourne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WILLIAMSTOWN train and finally take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Southern Cross station to Rockbank station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

97minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Rockbank
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
    North Melbourne
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 min
  • 6
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rockbank
    26 min
  • 8
    Walk to Rockbank
    Walk to
    Rockbank
    3.29 km • 42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to Rockbank?

    The fastest way takes 92 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line 456.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essendon to Rockbank?

    The alternative route takes 97 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line WILLIAMSTOWN, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • Is there a direct bus between Essendon and Rockbank?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 32 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Essendon to Rockbank?

    The 903 bus line goes from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station near Essendon in Essendon to Altona station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Altona station near Rockbank in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Essendon to Rockbank by bus?

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and Rockbank in Melbourne by bus is about 1 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Essendon to get to Rockbank?

    Get on the 903 bus from the Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) stop near Essendon in Essendon.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Essendon and Rockbank?

    Get off the bus at the Altona stop, which is closest to Rockbank in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Essendon to Rockbank?

    The ride from Essendon to Rockbank costs A$5.30.

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