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

From Essendon West to Stratford by bus and train

To get from Essendon West to Stratford in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON train from Flinders Street station to Stratford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 25 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

265minA$8.54
Bus - 903
903
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
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
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 40946
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    25 min
  • 7
    Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGONMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Bairnsdale
  • 8
    Ride to train station Stratford
    Ride to train station
    Stratford
    191 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Essendon West to Stratford by bus and train via 903, HURSTBRIDGE and MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON

To get from Essendon West to Stratford in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Heidelberg Station/Yarra St (Heidelberg) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON train from Flinders Street station to Stratford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 46 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

286minA$8.54
Bus - 903
903
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
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
    Heidelberg Station/Yarra St (Heidelberg)
    ID 21471
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Heidelberg
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    28 min
  • 7
    Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGONMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Bairnsdale
  • 8
    Ride to train station Stratford
    Ride to train station
    Stratford
    191 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon West to Stratford

The distance between Essendon West, Melbourne and Stratford, Melbourne is approximately 247.01 km, which can typically be travelled in 265 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon West to Stratford 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 Stratford, Melbourne

Stratford is located at Stratford, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Stratford Railway Station (Stratford).

Train stations close to Stratford:

  • Stratford

Bus stations close to Stratford:

  • Stratford Railway Station (Stratford)
  • Stratford Post Office/Hobson St (Stratford)
  • Memorial Park/Princes Hwy (Stratford)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Essendon West to Stratford by bus and train via 903, HURSTBRIDGE and MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON

To get from Essendon West to Stratford in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Heidelberg Station/Yarra St (Heidelberg) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON train from Flinders Street station to Stratford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 46 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

286minA$8.54
Bus - 903
903
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
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
    Heidelberg Station/Yarra St (Heidelberg)
    ID 21471
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Heidelberg
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    28 min
  • 7
    Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGONMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Bairnsdale
  • 8
    Ride to train station Stratford
    Ride to train station
    Stratford
    191 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 265 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON.

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

    The alternative route takes 286 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 25 min.

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

    The 903 bus line goes from Altona station near Essendon West to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station near Stratford in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Essendon West and Stratford in Melbourne by bus and train is about 4 hr 25 min.

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

    Get on the 903 bus from the Altona stop near Essendon West in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Essendon West and Stratford in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station, which is closest to Stratford in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Essendon West to Stratford?

    The ride from Essendon West to Stratford costs A$8.54.

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