How to get from Essendon to Bentleigh East by bus and train?

From Essendon to Bentleigh East by bus and train

To get from Essendon to Bentleigh East 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 FRANKSTON train and finally take the 903 bus from Mentone Station/Como Pde (Mentone) station to South Rd/Warrigal Rd (Oakleigh South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

90minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
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
    Flinders Street
    21 min
  • 4
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mentone
    40 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mentone Station/Como Pde (Mentone)
    ID 19613
    70 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 8
    Ride to bus station South Rd/Warrigal Rd (Oakleigh South)
    Ride to bus station
    South Rd/Warrigal Rd (Oakleigh South)
    ID 9366
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Essendon to Bentleigh East by bus and train via CRAIGIEBURN, BELGRAVE and 903

To get from Essendon to Bentleigh East 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 South Rd/Warrigal Rd (Oakleigh South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

107minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Bentleigh East
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
    Ride to bus station
    South Rd/Warrigal Rd (Oakleigh South)
    ID 9646
    43 min
  • 9
    Walk to Bentleigh East
    Walk to
    Bentleigh East
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Bentleigh East

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Bentleigh East, Melbourne is approximately 39.81 km, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Bentleigh East 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/Rose St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)

Public transport stations close to Bentleigh East, Melbourne

Bentleigh East is located at Bentleigh East, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is South Rd/Warrigal Rd (Oakleigh South).

Train stations close to Bentleigh East:

  • Highett
  • Southland
  • Huntingdale

Bus stations close to Bentleigh East:

  • South Rd/Warrigal Rd (Oakleigh South)
  • Warrigal Rd/South Rd (Moorabbin)
  • Nina Ct/South Rd (Bentleigh East)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Essendon to Bentleigh East by bus and train via CRAIGIEBURN, BELGRAVE and 903

To get from Essendon to Bentleigh East 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 South Rd/Warrigal Rd (Oakleigh South) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

107minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Bentleigh East
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
    Ride to bus station
    South Rd/Warrigal Rd (Oakleigh South)
    ID 9646
    43 min
  • 9
    Walk to Bentleigh East
    Walk to
    Bentleigh East
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to Bentleigh East?

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 903.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essendon to Bentleigh East?

    The alternative route takes 107 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 903.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and Bentleigh East?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 30 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Bentleigh East?

    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 Bentleigh East in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and Bentleigh East in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 30 min.

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

    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 Bentleigh East?

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

  • When is the first bus from Essendon to Bentleigh East?

    The first bus from Essendon in Essendon to Bentleigh East 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 Bentleigh East?

    The ride from Essendon to Bentleigh East costs A$5.30.