There are 4 ways to get from Essendon to Maldon by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Sunbury Station/Brook Stbus 483
- Take the train from Sunbury Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain Bendigo
3h 41m$14–16Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Sunbury Station/Brook Stbus 483
- Take the bus from Sunbury Station/Brook St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy Stbus Bendigo
3h 57m$9–26Train
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain Bendigo
- Take the train from Castlemaine to Maldontrain
4h 4m$62–87Drive 127.9 km
- Drive from Essendon to Maldoncar 127.9 km
1h 32m$24–34
Essendon to Maldon by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Essendon to Maldon is to bus and train which costs $13 - $16 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Essendon to Maldon is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Essendon to Maldon. However, there are services departing from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd and arriving at Maldon Post Office/High St via Sunbury Station/Brook St and Castlemaine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Essendon station to Maldon. However, there are services departing from Essendon Station and arriving at Maldon via Southern Cross Station and Castlemaine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Essendon and Maldon is 137 km. The road distance is 127.9 km.
The best way to get from Essendon to Maldon without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 41m and costs $13 - $16.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Essendon to Maldon, including transfers.
Essendon to Maldon bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, depart from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd station.
Essendon to Maldon train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.
The best way to get from Essendon to Maldon is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs $60 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $26 and takes 3h 57m.
What companies run services between Essendon, VIC, Australia and Maldon, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Essendon Station to Maldon via Southern Cross Station and Castlemaine in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Maldon Post Office/High St via Sunbury Station/Brook St and Castlemaine in around 3h 57m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Sunbury Station to Castlemaine Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
Train from Southern Cross Station to Castlemaine Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
- Phone
- (03) 5470 6658
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vic Goldfields Railway
Train from Castlemaine to Maldon
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $52–74
- Website
- Vic Goldfields Railway
- Schedules at
- Vic Goldfields Railway
- Excursion
- $52
- First
- $74
- Website
- Public Transport Victoria
Bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Sunbury Station/Brook St
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Public Transport Victoria
Bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Sunbury Station/Brook St
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Public Transport Victoria
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Sunbury Station/Brook St
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Sunbury Station/Brook St
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Sunbury Station/Brook St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy St
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Booking & Getting There
Essendon to Maldon bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, arrive at Sunbury Station/Brook St.
Essendon to Maldon train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Castlemaine Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essendon to Maldon is 128 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Essendon to Maldon.
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