How to get from Essendon to St Leonards by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Essendon to St Leonards in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the 60 bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station to Ward St/Cole St (St Leonards) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 53 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

173minA$8.54
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 60
60
Walk to St Leonards
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
    Southern Cross
    26 min
  • 4
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    63 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 45541
    160 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    St Leonards
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ward St/Cole St (St Leonards)
    ID 50649
    60 min
  • 9
    Walk to St Leonards
    Walk to
    St Leonards
    860 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to St Leonards

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and St Leonards, Melbourne is approximately 137.62 km, which can typically be travelled in 173 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to St Leonards 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 St Leonards, Melbourne

St Leonards is located at St Leonards, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Mainsail Dr/Sandbar St (St Leonards).

Bus stations close to St Leonards:

  • Mainsail Dr/Sandbar St (St Leonards)
  • Clyde Ave/Seachange Way (St Leonards)
  • Leonard St/Seachange Way (St Leonards)

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to St Leonards?

    The fastest way takes 173 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 60.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 53 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to St Leonards in Melbourne?

    The CRAIGIEBURN train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Essendon to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross station near St Leonards in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Essendon and St Leonards in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 53 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross stop, which is closest to St Leonards in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Essendon to St Leonards costs A$8.54.

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