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

By bus and train

To get from Essendon to Whittington 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 31 bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station to Windsor Park Retirement Village/Townsend Rd (St Albans Park) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

133minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 31
31
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
    27 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
    Geelong
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 30391
    140 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    St Albans Park
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Windsor Park Retirement Village/Townsend Rd (St Albans Park)
    Ride to bus station
    Windsor Park Retirement Village/Townsend Rd (St Albans Park)
    ID 50722
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 903, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and 30

To get from Essendon to Whittington 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 30 bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station to Windsor Park Retirement Village/Townsend Rd (St Albans Park) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

149minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 30
30
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
    27 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
    Geelong
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 30391
    140 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Whittington
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Windsor Park Retirement Village/Townsend Rd (St Albans Park)
    Ride to bus station
    Windsor Park Retirement Village/Townsend Rd (St Albans Park)
    ID 30632
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Whittington

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Whittington, Melbourne is approximately 93.46 km, which can typically be travelled in 133 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Whittington 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 Whittington, Melbourne

Whittington is located at Whittington, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Windsor Park Retirement Village/Townsend Rd (St Albans Park).

Train stations close to Whittington:

  • Marshall
  • South Geelong

Bus stations close to Whittington:

  • Windsor Park Retirement Village/Townsend Rd (St Albans Park)
  • Schmitt Ct/Solar Dr (Whittington)
  • Sputnik Ct/Solar Dr (Whittington)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 903, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and 30

To get from Essendon to Whittington 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 30 bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station to Windsor Park Retirement Village/Townsend Rd (St Albans Park) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

149minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 30
30
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
    27 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
    Geelong
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 30391
    140 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Whittington
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Windsor Park Retirement Village/Townsend Rd (St Albans Park)
    Ride to bus station
    Windsor Park Retirement Village/Townsend Rd (St Albans Park)
    ID 30632
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 133 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 31.

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

    The alternative route takes 149 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 30.

  • Is there a direct bus between Essendon and Whittington?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 13 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Essendon to Whittington?

    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 Whittington in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and Whittington in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Essendon to get to Whittington?

    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 Whittington?

    Get off the bus at the Altona stop, which is closest to Whittington in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Essendon to Whittington costs A$8.54.

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