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

From Essendon West to Somerton by bus and train

To get from Essendon West to Somerton 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 Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 901 bus from Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows) station to Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Somerton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

58minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 901
901
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
    Craigieburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Broadmeadows
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows)
    ID 42291
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Somerton)
    Ride to bus station
    Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Somerton)
    ID 22264
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Essendon West to Somerton by bus and train via 465, CRAIGIEBURN and 532

To get from Essendon West to Somerton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 465 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 532 bus from Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows) station to Somerton Rd/Sydney Rd (Somerton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

64minA$5.30
Bus - 465
465
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 532
532
Walk to Somerton
Leaves from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Essendon West
  • 2
    Bus - 465465
    Wait for bus
    465
    Essendon Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 18775
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Essendon
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Broadmeadows
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows)
    ID 21476
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 532532
    Wait for bus
    532
    Craigieburn
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Somerton Rd/Sydney Rd (Somerton)
    ID 6791
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Somerton
    Walk to
    Somerton
    270 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon West to Somerton

The distance between Essendon West, Melbourne and Somerton, Melbourne is approximately 20.67 km, which can typically be travelled in 58 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon West 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 West

Essendon West is located at Essendon West, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West).

Bus stations close to Essendon West:

  • Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
  • Garnet St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
  • Bourke St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

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)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Essendon West to Somerton by bus and train via 465, CRAIGIEBURN and 532

To get from Essendon West to Somerton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 465 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 532 bus from Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows) station to Somerton Rd/Sydney Rd (Somerton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

64minA$5.30
Bus - 465
465
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 532
532
Walk to Somerton
Leaves from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Essendon West
  • 2
    Bus - 465465
    Wait for bus
    465
    Essendon Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 18775
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Essendon
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Broadmeadows
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows)
    ID 21476
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 532532
    Wait for bus
    532
    Craigieburn
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Somerton Rd/Sydney Rd (Somerton)
    ID 6791
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Somerton
    Walk to
    Somerton
    270 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 58 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 901.

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

    The alternative route takes 64 minutes, using Bus line 465, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 532.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 58 min.

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

    The 903 bus line goes from Mordialloc station near Essendon West to Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station near Somerton in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Essendon West and Somerton in Melbourne by bus and train is about 58 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) stop, which is closest to Somerton in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Essendon West to Somerton costs A$5.30.

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