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

By bus and train

To get from Essendon to Tongala in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Broadmeadows station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR train and finally take the ECHUCA/MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA SHEPPARTON bus from Murchison East Railway Station (Murchison East) station to Mangan St/Henderson Rd (Tongala) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 14 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

194minA$8.54
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - SHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR
SHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR
Bus - ECHUCA/MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA SHEPPARTON
ECHUCA/MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA SHEPPARTON
Leaves from Essendon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essendon
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Broadmeadows
    15 min
  • 4
    Train - SHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOURSHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR
    Wait for train
    SHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR
    Shepparton
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Murchison East
    100 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Murchison East Railway Station (Murchison East)
    ID 17156
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - ECHUCA/MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA SHEPPARTONECHUCA/MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA SHEPPARTON
    Wait for bus
    ECHUCA/MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA SHEPPARTON
    Echuca/Moama
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Mangan St/Henderson Rd (Tongala)
    Ride to bus station
    Mangan St/Henderson Rd (Tongala)
    ID 15121
    60 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Tongala

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Tongala, Melbourne is approximately 208.03 km, which can typically be travelled in 194 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Tongala 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 Tongala, Melbourne

Tongala is located at Tongala, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Mangan St/Henderson Rd (Tongala).

Bus stations close to Tongala:

  • Mangan St/Henderson Rd (Tongala)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 194 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line SHEPPARTON - MELBOURNE VIA SEYMOUR, Bus line ECHUCA/MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA SHEPPARTON.

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

    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 Tongala in Melbourne?

    The CRAIGIEBURN train line goes from Craigieburn station near Essendon to Broadmeadows station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Broadmeadows station near Tongala in Melbourne

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

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

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

    Get on the CRAIGIEBURN train from the Craigieburn station near Essendon in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Essendon and Tongala in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Broadmeadows stop, which is closest to Tongala in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Essendon to Tongala costs A$8.54.

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