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

By bus and train

To get from Essendon to Welshpool in Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flagstaff station. Next, take the YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Post Office/South Gippsland Hwy (Welshpool) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 50 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

230minA$8.54
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
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
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    680 m • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHAYARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Wait for bus
    YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Yarram
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Post Office/South Gippsland Hwy (Welshpool)
    Ride to bus station
    Post Office/South Gippsland Hwy (Welshpool)
    ID 17361
    194 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 903, SUNBURY and YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA

To get from Essendon to Welshpool 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 SUNBURY train and finally take the YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Post Office/South Gippsland Hwy (Welshpool) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 3 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

303minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
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
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    260 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHAYARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Wait for bus
    YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Yarram
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Post Office/South Gippsland Hwy (Welshpool)
    Ride to bus station
    Post Office/South Gippsland Hwy (Welshpool)
    ID 17361
    194 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Welshpool

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Welshpool, Melbourne is approximately 222.48 km, which can typically be travelled in 230 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Welshpool 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 Welshpool, Melbourne

Welshpool is located at Welshpool, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Post Office/South Gippsland Hwy (Welshpool).

Bus stations close to Welshpool:

  • Post Office/South Gippsland Hwy (Welshpool)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 903, SUNBURY and YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA

To get from Essendon to Welshpool 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 SUNBURY train and finally take the YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station to Post Office/South Gippsland Hwy (Welshpool) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 3 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

303minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
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
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    260 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHAYARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Wait for bus
    YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA
    Yarram
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Post Office/South Gippsland Hwy (Welshpool)
    Ride to bus station
    Post Office/South Gippsland Hwy (Welshpool)
    ID 17361
    194 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 230 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA.

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

    The alternative route takes 303 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line YARRAM - MELBOURNE VIA KOO WEE RUP & LEONGATHA.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and Welshpool?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 50 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Welshpool?

    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 bus line till Flagstaff station near Welshpool in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and Welshpool in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 50 min.

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

    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 Welshpool?

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

  • How much is the train fare from Essendon to Welshpool?

    The ride from Essendon to Welshpool costs A$8.54.

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