Ballarat to Essendon Buses

Ballarat to Essendon buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ballarat and Essendon takes 2h 50m and the fastest bus takes 2h 16m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ballarat to Essendon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 50m
Duration: 131 km
Distance: $64
Average price: Every 3 hours
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Take the bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airportbus

2h 43m

$64

Ballarat to Essendon bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Ballarat and Essendon. The earliest departure is at 3:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Ballarat is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Essendon at 8:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Melbourne Airport and take an average of 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:50 AM → 9:51 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 11:31 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
10:05 AM → 12:51 PM
2h 46m • 2 changes
11:40 AM → 2:33 PM
2h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:00 AM → 9:12 AM
4h 12m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 9:52 AM
2h 52m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 11:52 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
11:00 AM → 1:52 PM
2h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

5:00 AM → 8:51 AM
3h 51m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 10:11 AM
3h 11m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 12:11 PM
2h 51m • 2 changes
11:00 AM → 2:11 PM
3h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

3:30 AM → 7:08 AM
3h 38m • 2 changes
5:00 AM → 7:28 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 9:51 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 11:31 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

3:30 AM → 7:08 AM
3h 38m • 2 changes
5:00 AM → 7:28 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 9:51 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 11:31 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

3:30 AM → 7:08 AM
3h 38m • 2 changes
5:00 AM → 7:28 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 9:51 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 11:31 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

3:30 AM → 7:08 AM
3h 38m • 2 changes
5:00 AM → 7:28 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 9:51 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 11:31 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
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Want to know about travelling from Ballarat to Essendon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Ballarat to Essendon bus times

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:50 AM → 9:51 AM

8:35 AM → 11:31 AM

10:05 AM → 12:51 PM

11:40 AM → 2:33 PM

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:00 AM → 9:12 AM

7:00 AM → 9:52 AM

9:20 AM → 11:52 AM

11:00 AM → 1:52 PM

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

5:00 AM → 8:51 AM

7:00 AM → 10:11 AM

9:20 AM → 12:11 PM

11:00 AM → 2:11 PM

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

3:30 AM → 7:08 AM

5:00 AM → 7:28 AM

6:50 AM → 9:51 AM

8:35 AM → 11:31 AM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

3:30 AM → 7:08 AM

5:00 AM → 7:28 AM

6:50 AM → 9:51 AM

8:35 AM → 11:31 AM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

3:30 AM → 7:08 AM

5:00 AM → 7:28 AM

6:50 AM → 9:51 AM

8:35 AM → 11:31 AM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

3:30 AM → 7:08 AM

5:00 AM → 7:28 AM

6:50 AM → 9:51 AM

8:35 AM → 11:31 AM

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