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

By bus and train

To get from Essendon to Tarrington in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flagstaff station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train and finally take the CASTERTON - MELBOURNE VIA WARRNAMBOOL & HAMILTON bus from Terang Railway Station (Terang) station to Tarrington Lutheran School/Hamilton Hwy (Tarrington) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 58 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

298minA$22.38
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Bus - CASTERTON - MELBOURNE VIA WARRNAMBOOL & HAMILTON
CASTERTON - MELBOURNE VIA WARRNAMBOOL & HAMILTON
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
    Flagstaff
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    920 m • 12 min
  • 5
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Warrnambool
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Terang
    168 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terang Railway Station (Terang)
    ID 1946
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - CASTERTON - MELBOURNE VIA WARRNAMBOOL & HAMILTONCASTERTON - MELBOURNE VIA WARRNAMBOOL & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    CASTERTON - MELBOURNE VIA WARRNAMBOOL & HAMILTON
    Casterton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Tarrington Lutheran School/Hamilton Hwy (Tarrington)
    Ride to bus station
    Tarrington Lutheran School/Hamilton Hwy (Tarrington)
    ID 2574
    78 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, train and tram

To get from Essendon to Tarrington in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 59 tram from 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station to 3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train and finally take the CASTERTON - MELBOURNE VIA WARRNAMBOOL & HAMILTON bus from Terang Railway Station (Terang) station to Tarrington Lutheran School/Hamilton Hwy (Tarrington) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 16 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

316minA$22.38
Walk to tram stationTram - 59
59
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Bus - CASTERTON - MELBOURNE VIA WARRNAMBOOL & HAMILTON
CASTERTON - MELBOURNE VIA WARRNAMBOOL & HAMILTON
Leaves from 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19277
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17875
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    1000 m • 13 min
  • 5
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Warrnambool
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Terang
    168 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terang Railway Station (Terang)
    ID 1946
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - CASTERTON - MELBOURNE VIA WARRNAMBOOL & HAMILTONCASTERTON - MELBOURNE VIA WARRNAMBOOL & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    CASTERTON - MELBOURNE VIA WARRNAMBOOL & HAMILTON
    Casterton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Tarrington Lutheran School/Hamilton Hwy (Tarrington)
    Ride to bus station
    Tarrington Lutheran School/Hamilton Hwy (Tarrington)
    ID 2574
    78 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Tarrington

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Tarrington, Melbourne is approximately 339.25 km, which can typically be travelled in 298 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Tarrington 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 Tarrington, Melbourne

Tarrington is located at Tarrington, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Tarrington Lutheran School/Hamilton Hwy (Tarrington).

Bus stations close to Tarrington:

  • Tarrington Lutheran School/Hamilton Hwy (Tarrington)

Related Routes

By bus, train and tram

To get from Essendon to Tarrington in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 59 tram from 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station to 3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train and finally take the CASTERTON - MELBOURNE VIA WARRNAMBOOL & HAMILTON bus from Terang Railway Station (Terang) station to Tarrington Lutheran School/Hamilton Hwy (Tarrington) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 16 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

316minA$22.38
Walk to tram stationTram - 59
59
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Bus - CASTERTON - MELBOURNE VIA WARRNAMBOOL & HAMILTON
CASTERTON - MELBOURNE VIA WARRNAMBOOL & HAMILTON
Leaves from 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19277
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17875
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    1000 m • 13 min
  • 5
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Warrnambool
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Terang
    168 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terang Railway Station (Terang)
    ID 1946
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - CASTERTON - MELBOURNE VIA WARRNAMBOOL & HAMILTONCASTERTON - MELBOURNE VIA WARRNAMBOOL & HAMILTON
    Wait for bus
    CASTERTON - MELBOURNE VIA WARRNAMBOOL & HAMILTON
    Casterton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Tarrington Lutheran School/Hamilton Hwy (Tarrington)
    Ride to bus station
    Tarrington Lutheran School/Hamilton Hwy (Tarrington)
    ID 2574
    78 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 298 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line CASTERTON - MELBOURNE VIA WARRNAMBOOL & HAMILTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 316 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line CASTERTON - MELBOURNE VIA WARRNAMBOOL & HAMILTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and Tarrington?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 58 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Tarrington?

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

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

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and Tarrington in Melbourne by train and bus is about 4 hr 58 min.

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

    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 Tarrington?

    Get off the train at the Flagstaff stop, which is closest to Tarrington in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Essendon to Tarrington costs A$22.38.

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