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

By bus and train

To get from Essendon to Ashwood in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Parliament station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GLEN WAVERLEY train and finally take the 903 bus from Holmesglen Tafe/Warrigal Rd (Chadstone) station to Pascoe St/Warrigal Rd (Glen Iris) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

66minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - GLEN WAVERLEY
GLEN WAVERLEY
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Ashwood
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
    Parliament
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - GLEN WAVERLEYGLEN WAVERLEY
    Wait for train
    GLEN WAVERLEY
    Glen Waverley
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Holmesglen
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Holmesglen Tafe/Warrigal Rd (Chadstone)
    ID 9381
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pascoe St/Warrigal Rd (Glen Iris)
    ID 9387
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ashwood
    Walk to
    Ashwood
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Essendon to Ashwood in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Parliament station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the 903 bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) station to Pascoe St/Warrigal Rd (Burwood) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

81minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 903
903
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
    Parliament
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Box Hill
    26 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill)
    ID 19651
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Pascoe St/Warrigal Rd (Burwood)
    Ride to bus station
    Pascoe St/Warrigal Rd (Burwood)
    ID 9668
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Ashwood

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Ashwood, Melbourne is approximately 25.65 km, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Ashwood 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 Ashwood, Melbourne

Ashwood is located at Ashwood, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Pascoe St/Warrigal Rd (Burwood).

Train stations close to Ashwood:

  • Ashburton

Bus stations close to Ashwood:

  • Pascoe St/Warrigal Rd (Burwood)
  • Pascoe St/Warrigal Rd (Glen Iris)
  • Orford Rd/Warrigal Rd (Ashburton)

Related Routes

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

To get from Essendon to Ashwood in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Parliament station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the 903 bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) station to Pascoe St/Warrigal Rd (Burwood) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

81minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 903
903
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
    Parliament
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Box Hill
    26 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill)
    ID 19651
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Pascoe St/Warrigal Rd (Burwood)
    Ride to bus station
    Pascoe St/Warrigal Rd (Burwood)
    ID 9668
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line GLEN WAVERLEY, Bus line 903.

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

    The alternative route takes 81 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 903.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and Ashwood?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 6 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Ashwood?

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

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

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and Ashwood in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 6 min.

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

    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 Ashwood?

    Get off the train at the Parliament stop, which is closest to Ashwood in Melbourne.

  • When is the first bus from Essendon to Ashwood?

    The first bus from Essendon in Essendon to Ashwood in Melbourne is Mordialloc - Altona. It leaves the Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) stop at 00:25.

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

    The ride from Essendon to Ashwood costs A$5.30.

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