How to get from Essendon to Smeaton by bus and train?

From Essendon to Smeaton by bus and train

To get from Essendon to Smeaton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 903 bus from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Cumberland Hotel/Creswick-Newstead Rd (Smeaton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 26 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

206minA$12.74
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
Walk to Smeaton
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
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    75 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILLMILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
    Wait for bus
    MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
    Mildura
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumberland Hotel/Creswick-Newstead Rd (Smeaton)
    ID 20881
    33 min
  • 10
    Walk to Smeaton
    Walk to
    Smeaton
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Essendon to Smeaton by bus and train via 903, BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON and MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL

To get from Essendon to Smeaton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 903 bus from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Cumberland Hotel/Creswick-Newstead Rd (Smeaton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 21 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

261minA$22.38
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
Walk to Smeaton
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
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    78 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILLMILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
    Wait for bus
    MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
    Mildura
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumberland Hotel/Creswick-Newstead Rd (Smeaton)
    ID 20881
    33 min
  • 10
    Walk to Smeaton
    Walk to
    Smeaton
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Smeaton

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Smeaton, Melbourne is approximately 148.23 km, which can typically be travelled in 206 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Smeaton 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

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 Smeaton, Melbourne

Smeaton is located at Smeaton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Cumberland Hotel/Creswick-Newstead Rd (Smeaton).

Bus stations close to Smeaton:

  • Cumberland Hotel/Creswick-Newstead Rd (Smeaton)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Essendon to Smeaton by bus and train via 903, BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON and MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL

To get from Essendon to Smeaton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 903 bus from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL bus from Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station to Cumberland Hotel/Creswick-Newstead Rd (Smeaton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 21 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

261minA$22.38
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
Walk to Smeaton
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
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    78 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILLMILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
    Wait for bus
    MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL
    Mildura
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumberland Hotel/Creswick-Newstead Rd (Smeaton)
    ID 20881
    33 min
  • 10
    Walk to Smeaton
    Walk to
    Smeaton
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 206 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL.

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

    The alternative route takes 261 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line MILDURA - BALLARAT VIA BENDIGO & SWAN HILL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Essendon and Smeaton?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Essendon to Smeaton?

    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 and one train line till Altona station near Smeaton in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Essendon to Smeaton by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and Smeaton in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 26 min.

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

    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 Smeaton?

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

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Essendon to Smeaton?

    The ride from Essendon to Smeaton costs A$12.74.

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