How to get from Essendon to Thomson (Geelong) by train?

By train

To get from Essendon to Thomson (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 2 hr 2 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

122minA$8.54
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Walk to Thomson (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 Thomson (Geelong)
    Walk to
    Thomson (Geelong)
    2.66 km • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via CRAIGIEBURN, WERRIBEE and WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC

To get from Essendon to Thomson (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 2 hr 3 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

123minA$8.54
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Walk to Thomson (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 Thomson (Geelong)
    Walk to
    Thomson (Geelong)
    2.66 km • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Thomson (Geelong)

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Thomson (Geelong), Melbourne is approximately 89.76 km, which can typically be travelled in 122 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Thomson (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 Thomson (Geelong), Melbourne

Thomson (Geelong) is located at Thomson (Geelong), Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Robertson St/Ormond Rd (Thomson (3219)).

Train stations close to Thomson (Geelong):

  • South Geelong
  • Marshall

Bus stations close to Thomson (Geelong):

  • Robertson St/Ormond Rd (Thomson (3219))
  • East Geelong Uniting Church/Ormond Rd (East Geelong)
  • Ormond Village Sc/Ormond Rd (Thomson (3219))

Related Routes

Alternative route by train via CRAIGIEBURN, WERRIBEE and WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC

To get from Essendon to Thomson (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 2 hr 3 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

123minA$8.54
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Walk to Thomson (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 Thomson (Geelong)
    Walk to
    Thomson (Geelong)
    2.66 km • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to Thomson (Geelong)?

    The fastest way takes 122 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essendon to Thomson (Geelong)?

    The alternative route takes 123 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and Thomson (Geelong) in Melbourne?

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

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Thomson (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 Thomson (Geelong) in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Essendon and Thomson (Geelong) in Melbourne by train is about 2 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Essendon to get to Thomson (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 Thomson (Geelong) in Melbourne?

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

  • How much is the train fare from Essendon to Thomson (Geelong)?

    The ride from Essendon to Thomson (Geelong) costs A$8.54.

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