How to get from Essendon West to West Footscray by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Essendon West to West Footscray in Melbourne, take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. Next, take the SUNBURY train from Sunshine station to Tottenham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

44minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Leaves from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Essendon West
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 40946
    24 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 Tottenham
    Ride to train station
    Tottenham
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 465, 406 and SUNBURY

To get from Essendon West to West Footscray in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 465 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Groves St/Milleara Rd (Keilor East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 406 bus and finally take the SUNBURY train from Footscray station to Tottenham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

49minA$5.30
Bus - 465
465
Bus - 406
406
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Leaves from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Essendon West
  • 2
    Bus - 465465
    Wait for bus
    465
    Keilor Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Groves St/Milleara Rd (Keilor East)
    ID 6159
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Groves St/Milleara Rd (Keilor East)
    ID 6088
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 406406
    Wait for bus
    406
    Footscray
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray
    29 min
  • 7
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 8
    Ride to train station Tottenham
    Ride to train station
    Tottenham
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon West to West Footscray

The distance between Essendon West, Melbourne and West Footscray, Melbourne is approximately 14.12 km, which can typically be travelled in 44 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon West to West Footscray 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 West

Essendon West is located at Essendon West, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 48-Wests Rd/Cordite Ave (Maribyrnong).

Bus stations close to Essendon West:

  • Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
  • Rosehill Rd/Garnet St (Niddrie)
  • Bourke St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

Public transport stations close to West Footscray, Melbourne

West Footscray is located at West Footscray, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ashley St/Barkly St (West Footscray).

Train stations close to West Footscray:

  • Tottenham
  • West Footscray
  • Middle Footscray

Bus stations close to West Footscray:

  • Ashley St/Barkly St (West Footscray)
  • Berthandra Ct/Barkly St (West Footscray)
  • Alma St/Ashley St (Maidstone)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 465, 406 and SUNBURY

To get from Essendon West to West Footscray in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 465 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Groves St/Milleara Rd (Keilor East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 406 bus and finally take the SUNBURY train from Footscray station to Tottenham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

49minA$5.30
Bus - 465
465
Bus - 406
406
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Leaves from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Essendon West
  • 2
    Bus - 465465
    Wait for bus
    465
    Keilor Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Groves St/Milleara Rd (Keilor East)
    ID 6159
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Groves St/Milleara Rd (Keilor East)
    ID 6088
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 406406
    Wait for bus
    406
    Footscray
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray
    29 min
  • 7
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 8
    Ride to train station Tottenham
    Ride to train station
    Tottenham
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essendon West to West Footscray?

    The fastest way takes 44 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line SUNBURY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essendon West to West Footscray?

    The alternative route takes 49 minutes, using Bus line 465, Bus line 406, Bus line SUNBURY.

  • Is there a direct bus between Essendon West and West Footscray in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 44 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Essendon West to West Footscray in Melbourne?

    The 903 bus line goes from Altona station near Essendon West to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station near West Footscray in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Essendon West and West Footscray in Melbourne by bus and train is about 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Essendon West to get to West Footscray in Melbourne?

    Get on the 903 bus from the Altona stop near Essendon West in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Essendon West and West Footscray in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station, which is closest to West Footscray in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Essendon West to West Footscray?

    The ride from Essendon West to West Footscray costs A$5.30.

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