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

By bus and train

To get from Essendon to Wonthaggi in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRANBOURNE train and finally take the COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus from Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong) station to Wonthaggi Bus Interchange/Biggs Dr (Wonthaggi) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 51 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

231minA$8.54
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Walk to Wonthaggi
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
    Flinders Street
    23 min
  • 4
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    Cranbourne
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    44 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong)
    ID 368157
    150 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUPCOWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Wait for bus
    COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Cowes Or Inverloch
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wonthaggi Bus Interchange/Biggs Dr (Wonthaggi)
    ID 37964
    117 min
  • 9
    Walk to Wonthaggi
    Walk to
    Wonthaggi
    2.96 km • 38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via CRAIGIEBURN, PAKENHAM and COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP

To get from Essendon to Wonthaggi in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus from Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong) station to Wonthaggi Bus Interchange/Biggs Dr (Wonthaggi) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 240 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

240minA$8.54
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Walk to Wonthaggi
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
    Flinders Street
    23 min
  • 4
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    44 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong)
    ID 368157
    150 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUPCOWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Wait for bus
    COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Cowes Or Inverloch
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wonthaggi Bus Interchange/Biggs Dr (Wonthaggi)
    ID 37964
    117 min
  • 9
    Walk to Wonthaggi
    Walk to
    Wonthaggi
    2.96 km • 38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Wonthaggi

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Wonthaggi, Melbourne is approximately 148.05 km, which can typically be travelled in 231 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Wonthaggi 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 Wonthaggi, Melbourne

Wonthaggi is located at Wonthaggi, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Honeys Rd/Cape Paterson Rd (Wonthaggi).

Bus stations close to Wonthaggi:

  • Honeys Rd/Cape Paterson Rd (Wonthaggi)
  • Honeys Rd/Cape Paterson Rd (Cape Paterson)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via CRAIGIEBURN, PAKENHAM and COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP

To get from Essendon to Wonthaggi in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP bus from Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong) station to Wonthaggi Bus Interchange/Biggs Dr (Wonthaggi) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 240 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

240minA$8.54
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
Walk to Wonthaggi
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
    Flinders Street
    23 min
  • 4
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    44 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong)
    ID 368157
    150 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUPCOWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Wait for bus
    COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP
    Cowes Or Inverloch
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wonthaggi Bus Interchange/Biggs Dr (Wonthaggi)
    ID 37964
    117 min
  • 9
    Walk to Wonthaggi
    Walk to
    Wonthaggi
    2.96 km • 38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 231 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line CRANBOURNE, Bus line COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP.

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

    The alternative route takes 240 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line COWES OR INVERLOCH - MELBOURNE VIA DANDENONG & KOO WEE RUP.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and Wonthaggi?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 51 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Wonthaggi?

    The CRAIGIEBURN train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Essendon in Essendon to Flinders Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Flinders Street station near Wonthaggi in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and Wonthaggi in Melbourne by train and bus is about 3 hr 51 min.

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

    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 Wonthaggi?

    Get off the train at the Flinders Street stop, which is closest to Wonthaggi in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Essendon to Wonthaggi costs A$8.54.

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