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

From Essendon to Toolamba by bus and train

To get from Essendon to Toolamba 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 MELBOURNE - SEYMOUR VIA BROADMEADOWS train and finally take the MELBOURNE - GRIFFITH VIA SHEPPARTON bus from Seymour Railway Station (Seymour) station to Cross Lane/Toolamba Rd (Toolamba) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 42 min.

162min
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - MELBOURNE - SEYMOUR VIA BROADMEADOWS
MELBOURNE - SEYMOUR VIA BROADMEADOWS
Bus - MELBOURNE - GRIFFITH VIA SHEPPARTON
MELBOURNE - GRIFFITH 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 - MELBOURNE - SEYMOUR VIA BROADMEADOWSMELBOURNE - SEYMOUR VIA BROADMEADOWS
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - SEYMOUR VIA BROADMEADOWS
    Seymour
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Seymour
    67 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Seymour Railway Station (Seymour)
    ID 17191
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - MELBOURNE - GRIFFITH VIA SHEPPARTONMELBOURNE - GRIFFITH VIA SHEPPARTON
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - GRIFFITH VIA SHEPPARTON
    Griffith
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Cross Lane/Toolamba Rd (Toolamba)
    Ride to bus station
    Cross Lane/Toolamba Rd (Toolamba)
    ID 52110
    62 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Essendon to Toolamba by bus, train and tram

To get from Essendon to Toolamba in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 57 tram from 37-Union Rd/Maribyrnong Rd (Moonee Ponds) station to 14-Queensberry St/Abbotsford St (North Melbourne) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - SEYMOUR VIA BROADMEADOWS train and finally take the MELBOURNE - GRIFFITH VIA SHEPPARTON bus from Seymour Railway Station (Seymour) station to Cross Lane/Toolamba Rd (Toolamba) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 35 min.

215min
Walk to tram stationTram - 57
57
Train - MELBOURNE - SEYMOUR VIA BROADMEADOWS
MELBOURNE - SEYMOUR VIA BROADMEADOWS
Bus - MELBOURNE - GRIFFITH VIA SHEPPARTON
MELBOURNE - GRIFFITH VIA SHEPPARTON
Leaves from 37-Union Rd/Maribyrnong Rd (Moonee Ponds)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    37-Union Rd/Maribyrnong Rd (Moonee Ponds)
    ID 17938
    1.99 km • 26 min
  • 2
    Tram - 5757
    Wait for tram
    57
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    14-Queensberry St/Abbotsford St (North Melbourne)
    ID 18061
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Melbourne
    720 m • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - MELBOURNE - SEYMOUR VIA BROADMEADOWSMELBOURNE - SEYMOUR VIA BROADMEADOWS
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - SEYMOUR VIA BROADMEADOWS
    Seymour
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Seymour
    82 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Seymour Railway Station (Seymour)
    ID 17191
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - MELBOURNE - GRIFFITH VIA SHEPPARTONMELBOURNE - GRIFFITH VIA SHEPPARTON
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - GRIFFITH VIA SHEPPARTON
    Griffith
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Cross Lane/Toolamba Rd (Toolamba)
    Ride to bus station
    Cross Lane/Toolamba Rd (Toolamba)
    ID 52110
    62 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Toolamba

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Toolamba, Melbourne is approximately 158.63 km, which can typically be travelled in 162 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Toolamba 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 Toolamba, Melbourne

Toolamba is located at Toolamba, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Cross Lane/Toolamba Rd (Toolamba).

Bus stations close to Toolamba:

  • Cross Lane/Toolamba Rd (Toolamba)

Related Routes

From Essendon to Toolamba by bus, train and tram

To get from Essendon to Toolamba in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 57 tram from 37-Union Rd/Maribyrnong Rd (Moonee Ponds) station to 14-Queensberry St/Abbotsford St (North Melbourne) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - SEYMOUR VIA BROADMEADOWS train and finally take the MELBOURNE - GRIFFITH VIA SHEPPARTON bus from Seymour Railway Station (Seymour) station to Cross Lane/Toolamba Rd (Toolamba) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 35 min.

215min
Walk to tram stationTram - 57
57
Train - MELBOURNE - SEYMOUR VIA BROADMEADOWS
MELBOURNE - SEYMOUR VIA BROADMEADOWS
Bus - MELBOURNE - GRIFFITH VIA SHEPPARTON
MELBOURNE - GRIFFITH VIA SHEPPARTON
Leaves from 37-Union Rd/Maribyrnong Rd (Moonee Ponds)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    37-Union Rd/Maribyrnong Rd (Moonee Ponds)
    ID 17938
    1.99 km • 26 min
  • 2
    Tram - 5757
    Wait for tram
    57
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    14-Queensberry St/Abbotsford St (North Melbourne)
    ID 18061
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Melbourne
    720 m • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - MELBOURNE - SEYMOUR VIA BROADMEADOWSMELBOURNE - SEYMOUR VIA BROADMEADOWS
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - SEYMOUR VIA BROADMEADOWS
    Seymour
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Seymour
    82 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Seymour Railway Station (Seymour)
    ID 17191
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - MELBOURNE - GRIFFITH VIA SHEPPARTONMELBOURNE - GRIFFITH VIA SHEPPARTON
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - GRIFFITH VIA SHEPPARTON
    Griffith
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Cross Lane/Toolamba Rd (Toolamba)
    Ride to bus station
    Cross Lane/Toolamba Rd (Toolamba)
    ID 52110
    62 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 162 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line MELBOURNE - SEYMOUR VIA BROADMEADOWS, Bus line MELBOURNE - GRIFFITH VIA SHEPPARTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 215 minutes, using Bus line 57, Bus line MELBOURNE - SEYMOUR VIA BROADMEADOWS, Bus line MELBOURNE - GRIFFITH VIA SHEPPARTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and Toolamba?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 42 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Toolamba?

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

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

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and Toolamba in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 42 min.

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

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

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

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

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