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

From Essendon to Taradale by bus and train

To get from Essendon to Taradale 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 SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO train and finally take the 5 bus from Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine) station to Roderick St/High St (Taradale) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 14 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

194minA$12.74
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Bus - 5
5
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 - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGOSWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Wait for train
    SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Swan Hill
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    107 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine)
    ID 35588
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Taradale
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Roderick St/High St (Taradale)
    Ride to bus station
    Roderick St/High St (Taradale)
    ID 23254
    28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Essendon to Taradale by bus and train via CRAIGIEBURN, ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE and 5

To get from Essendon to Taradale 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 ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train and finally take the 5 bus from Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine) station to Roderick St/High St (Taradale) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 42 min. The ride fare is A$17.36.

222minA$17.36
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Bus - 5
5
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
    28 min
  • 4
    Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTEECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Wait for train
    ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Echuca/Moama
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    89 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine)
    ID 35588
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Taradale
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Roderick St/High St (Taradale)
    Ride to bus station
    Roderick St/High St (Taradale)
    ID 23254
    28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Taradale

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Taradale, Melbourne is approximately 156.42 km, which can typically be travelled in 194 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Taradale 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 Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon).

Bus stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
  • Lorraine St/Buckley St (Essendon)

Public transport stations close to Taradale, Melbourne

Taradale is located at Taradale, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Roderick St/High St (Taradale).

Bus stations close to Taradale:

  • Roderick St/High St (Taradale)
  • Park/High St (Taradale)
  • Taradale Hall/De La Beche St (Taradale)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Essendon to Taradale by bus and train via CRAIGIEBURN, ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE and 5

To get from Essendon to Taradale 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 ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train and finally take the 5 bus from Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine) station to Roderick St/High St (Taradale) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 42 min. The ride fare is A$17.36.

222minA$17.36
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Bus - 5
5
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
    28 min
  • 4
    Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTEECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Wait for train
    ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Echuca/Moama
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Castlemaine
    89 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Castlemaine Railway Station/Kennedy St (Castlemaine)
    ID 35588
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Taradale
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Roderick St/High St (Taradale)
    Ride to bus station
    Roderick St/High St (Taradale)
    ID 23254
    28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 194 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO, Bus line 5.

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

    The alternative route takes 222 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE, Bus line 5.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and Taradale?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 14 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Taradale?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Essendon to Taradale by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and Taradale in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Essendon to get to Taradale?

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

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Essendon and Taradale?

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

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

    The ride from Essendon to Taradale costs A$12.74.

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