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

By bus and train

To get from Essendon to Somerton in Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Roxburgh Park station. Next, take the 901 bus from Roxburgh Park Station/Thomas Brunton Pde (Roxburgh Park) station to Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Somerton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 36 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

36minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 901
901
Leaves from Essendon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essendon
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Roxburgh Park
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Roxburgh Park Station/Thomas Brunton Pde (Roxburgh Park)
    ID 376873
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Somerton)
    Ride to bus station
    Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Somerton)
    ID 22264
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via CRAIGIEBURN and 532

To get from Essendon to Somerton in Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Craigieburn station. Next, take the 532 bus from Craigieburn Railway Station/Walters St (Craigieburn) station to Cooper St/Sydney Rd (Campbellfield) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

48minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 532
532
Walk to Somerton
Leaves from Essendon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essendon
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Craigieburn
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Craigieburn Railway Station/Walters St (Craigieburn)
    ID 40214
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 532532
    Wait for bus
    532
    Broadmeadows
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cooper St/Sydney Rd (Campbellfield)
    ID 9061
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Somerton
    Walk to
    Somerton
    360 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Somerton

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Somerton, Melbourne is approximately 16.09 km, which can typically be travelled in 36 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Somerton 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 Lorraine St/Buckley St (Essendon).

Train stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon

Bus stations close to Essendon:

  • Lorraine St/Buckley St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
  • St Columba's College/Buckley St (Essendon)

Public transport stations close to Somerton, Melbourne

Somerton is located at Somerton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Somerton).

Train stations close to Somerton:

  • Roxburgh Park
  • Upfield
  • Coolaroo

Bus stations close to Somerton:

  • Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Somerton)
  • Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Campbellfield)
  • Somerton Rd/Sydney Rd (Somerton)

Alternative route by bus and train via CRAIGIEBURN and 532

To get from Essendon to Somerton in Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Craigieburn station. Next, take the 532 bus from Craigieburn Railway Station/Walters St (Craigieburn) station to Cooper St/Sydney Rd (Campbellfield) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

48minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 532
532
Walk to Somerton
Leaves from Essendon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essendon
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Craigieburn
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Craigieburn Railway Station/Walters St (Craigieburn)
    ID 40214
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 532532
    Wait for bus
    532
    Broadmeadows
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cooper St/Sydney Rd (Campbellfield)
    ID 9061
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Somerton
    Walk to
    Somerton
    360 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 36 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 901.

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

    The alternative route takes 48 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 532.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and Somerton in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 36 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Somerton in Melbourne?

    The CRAIGIEBURN train line goes from Craigieburn station near Essendon to Roxburgh Park station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Roxburgh Park station near Somerton in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Essendon and Somerton in Melbourne by train and bus is about 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Essendon to get to Somerton in Melbourne?

    Get on the CRAIGIEBURN train from the Craigieburn station near Essendon in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Essendon and Somerton in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Roxburgh Park stop, which is closest to Somerton in Melbourne.

  • When is the last train from Essendon to Somerton in Melbourne?

    The last train from Essendon to Somerton in Melbourne is the Craigieburn - City (Flinders Street) line. It leaves the Essendon station at 19:07.

  • How much is the train fare from Essendon to Somerton?

    The ride from Essendon to Somerton costs A$5.30.

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