How to get from Essendon to Waurn Ponds - Bal by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Essendon to Waurn Ponds - Bal in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 903 bus from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the 1 bus from South Geelong Station/Yarra St (South Geelong) station to Deakin University/Alfred Deakin Dr (Waurn Ponds) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

125minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 1
1
Leaves from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 51775
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 40946
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Geelong
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Geelong Station/Yarra St (South Geelong)
    ID 41423
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Deakin University
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Deakin University/Alfred Deakin Dr (Waurn Ponds)
    Ride to bus station
    Deakin University/Alfred Deakin Dr (Waurn Ponds)
    ID 30711
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via CRAIGIEBURN, WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC and 1

To get from Essendon to Waurn Ponds - Bal 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 1 bus from South Geelong Station/Yarra St (South Geelong) station to Deakin University/Alfred Deakin Dr (Waurn Ponds) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

149minA$8.54
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Bus - 1
1
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
    South Geelong
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Geelong Station/Yarra St (South Geelong)
    ID 41423
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Deakin University
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Deakin University/Alfred Deakin Dr (Waurn Ponds)
    Ride to bus station
    Deakin University/Alfred Deakin Dr (Waurn Ponds)
    ID 30711
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Waurn Ponds - Bal

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Waurn Ponds - Bal, Melbourne is approximately 92.25 km, which can typically be travelled in 125 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Waurn Ponds - Bal 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 Waurn Ponds - Bal, Melbourne

Waurn Ponds - Bal is located at Waurn Ponds - Bal, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Deakin University/Alfred Deakin Dr (Waurn Ponds).

Train stations close to Waurn Ponds - Bal:

  • Waurn Ponds
  • Marshall

Bus stations close to Waurn Ponds - Bal:

  • Deakin University/Alfred Deakin Dr (Waurn Ponds)
  • Ficinia Mews/Pigdons Rd (Highton)
  • Spedding Link/Pigdons Rd (Highton)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via CRAIGIEBURN, WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC and 1

To get from Essendon to Waurn Ponds - Bal 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 1 bus from South Geelong Station/Yarra St (South Geelong) station to Deakin University/Alfred Deakin Dr (Waurn Ponds) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

149minA$8.54
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Bus - 1
1
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
    South Geelong
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Geelong Station/Yarra St (South Geelong)
    ID 41423
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Deakin University
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Deakin University/Alfred Deakin Dr (Waurn Ponds)
    Ride to bus station
    Deakin University/Alfred Deakin Dr (Waurn Ponds)
    ID 30711
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to Waurn Ponds - Bal?

    The fastest way takes 125 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essendon to Waurn Ponds - Bal?

    The alternative route takes 149 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line 1.

  • Is there a direct bus between Essendon and Waurn Ponds - Bal?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 5 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Essendon to Waurn Ponds - Bal?

    The 903 bus line goes from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station near Essendon in Essendon to Altona station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Altona station near Waurn Ponds - Bal in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Essendon to Waurn Ponds - Bal by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and Waurn Ponds - Bal in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Essendon to get to Waurn Ponds - Bal?

    Get on the 903 bus from the Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) stop near Essendon in Essendon.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Essendon and Waurn Ponds - Bal?

    Get off the bus at the Altona stop, which is closest to Waurn Ponds - Bal in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Essendon to Waurn Ponds - Bal?

    The ride from Essendon to Waurn Ponds - Bal costs A$8.54.

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