How to get from Essendon West to Smiths Beach by bus and train?

From Essendon West to Smiths Beach by bus and train

To get from Essendon West to Smiths Beach in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus from Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong) station to Panorama Ave/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 20 min. The ride fare is A$19.14.

320minA$19.14
Bus - 903
903
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
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
    Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh)
    ID 19803
    160 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oakleigh
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong)
    ID 368157
    150 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUPCOWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Wait for bus
    COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Cowes Or Inverloch
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Panorama Ave/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip)
    Ride to bus station
    Panorama Ave/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip)
    ID 37989
    123 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon West to Smiths Beach

The distance between Essendon West, Melbourne and Smiths Beach, Melbourne is approximately 165.3 km, which can typically be travelled in 320 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon West to Smiths Beach 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 Smiths Beach, Melbourne

Smiths Beach is located at Smiths Beach, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Sunset Strip/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip).

Bus stations close to Smiths Beach:

  • Sunset Strip/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip)
  • Panorama Ave/Back Beach Rd (Sunset Strip)
  • Bermagui Cres/Phillip Island Rd (Sunset Strip)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 320 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 20 min.

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

    The 903 bus line goes from Mordialloc station near Essendon West to Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh) station near Smiths Beach in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Essendon West and Smiths Beach in Melbourne by bus and train is about 5 hr 20 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh) stop, which is closest to Smiths Beach in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Essendon West to Smiths Beach?

    The ride from Essendon West to Smiths Beach costs A$19.14.

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