How to get from Essendon to South Geelong by train?

From Essendon to South Geelong by train

To get from Essendon to South Geelong 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 WERRIBEE train and finally take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Footscray station to South Geelong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

94minA$8.54
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Walk to South Geelong
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 - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    6 min
  • 6
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Geelong
    60 min
  • 8
    Walk to South Geelong
    Walk to
    South Geelong
    460 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Essendon to South Geelong by train via CRAIGIEBURN, WERRIBEE and WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC

To get from Essendon to South Geelong 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 WERRIBEE train and finally take the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train from Footscray station to South Geelong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

95minA$8.54
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Walk to South Geelong
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 - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    6 min
  • 6
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Warrnambool
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Geelong
    55 min
  • 8
    Walk to South Geelong
    Walk to
    South Geelong
    460 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to South Geelong

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and South Geelong, Melbourne is approximately 87.56 km, which can typically be travelled in 94 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to South Geelong by 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 South Geelong, Melbourne

South Geelong is located at South Geelong, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Kardinia Park & Ride/Moorabool St (South Geelong).

Train stations close to South Geelong:

  • South Geelong
  • North Geelong
  • Marshall

Bus stations close to South Geelong:

  • Kardinia Park & Ride/Moorabool St (South Geelong)
  • Balliang St/Moorabool St (South Geelong)
  • Lonsdale St/Moorabool St (South Geelong)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Essendon to South Geelong by train via CRAIGIEBURN, WERRIBEE and WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC

To get from Essendon to South Geelong 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 WERRIBEE train and finally take the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train from Footscray station to South Geelong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

95minA$8.54
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Walk to South Geelong
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 - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    6 min
  • 6
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Warrnambool
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Geelong
    55 min
  • 8
    Walk to South Geelong
    Walk to
    South Geelong
    460 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to South Geelong?

    The fastest way takes 94 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essendon to South Geelong?

    The alternative route takes 95 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 34 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to South Geelong in Melbourne?

    The CRAIGIEBURN train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Essendon to North Melbourne station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till North Melbourne station near South Geelong in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Essendon to South Geelong in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between Essendon and South Geelong in Melbourne by train is about 1 hr 34 min.

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

    Get on the CRAIGIEBURN train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Essendon in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the North Melbourne station, which is closest to South Geelong in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Essendon to South Geelong?

    The ride from Essendon to South Geelong costs A$8.54.

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