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

By bus and train

To get from Essendon West to Willaura in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA bus from Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station to Delacombe St/Main St (Willaura) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 18 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

258minA$22.38
Bus - 903
903
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
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
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sunshine
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ararat
    133 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURAARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
    Wait for bus
    ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
    Lake Bolac
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Delacombe St/Main St (Willaura)
    Ride to bus station
    Delacombe St/Main St (Willaura)
    ID 47814
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon West to Willaura

The distance between Essendon West, Melbourne and Willaura, Melbourne is approximately 245.59 km, which can typically be travelled in 258 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon West to Willaura 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 Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West).

Bus stations close to Essendon West:

  • Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
  • Garnet St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
  • Bourke St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

Public transport stations close to Willaura, Melbourne

Willaura is located at Willaura, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Willaura Kindergarten/Willaura-Wickliffe Rd (Willaura).

Bus stations close to Willaura:

  • Willaura Kindergarten/Willaura-Wickliffe Rd (Willaura)
  • Delacombe St/Main St (Willaura)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 258 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Essendon West to Willaura 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 bus line and one train line till Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station near Willaura in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Essendon West and Willaura in Melbourne by bus and train is about 4 hr 18 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Essendon West to Willaura costs A$22.38.

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