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

By bus and train

To get from Essendon West to Williamstown 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 WILLIAMSTOWN train from Footscray station to Williamstown Beach station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

58minA$5.30
Bus - 465
465
Bus - 406
406
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
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 - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    Williamstown
  • 8
    Ride to train station Williamstown Beach
    Ride to train station
    Williamstown Beach
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 903, CRAIGIEBURN and WILLIAMSTOWN

To get from Essendon West to Williamstown in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the WILLIAMSTOWN train from North Melbourne station to Williamstown Beach station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

64minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
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
    Mordialloc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 51771
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Essendon
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    11 min
  • 7
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    Williamstown
  • 8
    Ride to train station Williamstown Beach
    Ride to train station
    Williamstown Beach
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon West to Williamstown

The distance between Essendon West, Melbourne and Williamstown, Melbourne is approximately 22.47 km, which can typically be travelled in 58 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon West to Williamstown 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 Williamstown, Melbourne

Williamstown is located at Williamstown, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Garden St/Osborne St (Williamstown).

Train stations close to Williamstown:

  • Williamstown Beach
  • North Williamstown
  • Williamstown

Bus stations close to Williamstown:

  • Garden St/Osborne St (Williamstown)
  • Forster St/Osborne St (Williamstown)
  • Fearon Reserve/Osborne St (Williamstown)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 903, CRAIGIEBURN and WILLIAMSTOWN

To get from Essendon West to Williamstown in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the WILLIAMSTOWN train from North Melbourne station to Williamstown Beach station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

64minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
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
    Mordialloc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 51771
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Essendon
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    11 min
  • 7
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    Williamstown
  • 8
    Ride to train station Williamstown Beach
    Ride to train station
    Williamstown Beach
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 58 minutes, using Bus line 465, Bus line 406, Bus line WILLIAMSTOWN.

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

    The alternative route takes 64 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line WILLIAMSTOWN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 58 min.

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

    The 465 bus line goes from Keilor Park station near Essendon West to Groves St/Milleara Rd (Keilor East) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Groves St/Milleara Rd (Keilor East) station near Williamstown in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Essendon West and Williamstown in Melbourne by bus and train is about 58 min.

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

    Get on the 465 bus from the Keilor Park stop near Essendon West in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Groves St/Milleara Rd (Keilor East) station, which is closest to Williamstown in Melbourne.

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

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

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