How to get from Essendon to Black Rock by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Essendon to Black Rock 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 825 bus from Moorabbin Station/Nepean Hwy (Moorabbin) station to Arkaringa Cres/Bluff Rd (Black Rock) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

82minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 825
825
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
    Moorabbin
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moorabbin Station/Nepean Hwy (Moorabbin)
    ID 14948
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 825825
    Wait for bus
    825
    Southland Sc
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Arkaringa Cres/Bluff Rd (Black Rock)
    Ride to bus station
    Arkaringa Cres/Bluff Rd (Black Rock)
    ID 8038
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via CRAIGIEBURN, SANDRINGHAM and 600

To get from Essendon to Black Rock 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 SANDRINGHAM train and finally take the 600 bus from Sandringham Station/Station St (Sandringham) station to Arkaringa Cres/Bluff Rd (Black Rock) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

84minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Bus - 600
600
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 - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    Sandringham
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sandringham
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sandringham Station/Station St (Sandringham)
    ID 20771
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 600600
    Wait for bus
    600
    Southland Sc
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Arkaringa Cres/Bluff Rd (Black Rock)
    Ride to bus station
    Arkaringa Cres/Bluff Rd (Black Rock)
    ID 8038
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Black Rock

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Black Rock, Melbourne is approximately 33.27 km, which can typically be travelled in 82 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Black Rock 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 Black Rock, Melbourne

Black Rock is located at Black Rock, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Arkaringa Cres/Bluff Rd (Black Rock).

Train stations close to Black Rock:

  • Sandringham
  • Southland
  • Highett

Bus stations close to Black Rock:

  • Arkaringa Cres/Bluff Rd (Black Rock)
  • Cheltenham Rd/Bluff Rd (Black Rock)
  • Gordon Cres/Bluff Rd (Black Rock)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via CRAIGIEBURN, SANDRINGHAM and 600

To get from Essendon to Black Rock 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 SANDRINGHAM train and finally take the 600 bus from Sandringham Station/Station St (Sandringham) station to Arkaringa Cres/Bluff Rd (Black Rock) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

84minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Bus - 600
600
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 - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    Sandringham
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sandringham
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sandringham Station/Station St (Sandringham)
    ID 20771
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 600600
    Wait for bus
    600
    Southland Sc
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Arkaringa Cres/Bluff Rd (Black Rock)
    Ride to bus station
    Arkaringa Cres/Bluff Rd (Black Rock)
    ID 8038
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to Black Rock?

    The fastest way takes 82 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 825.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essendon to Black Rock?

    The alternative route takes 84 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line SANDRINGHAM, Bus line 600.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and Black Rock?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 22 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Black Rock?

    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 Black Rock in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and Black Rock in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 22 min.

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

    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 Black Rock?

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

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

    The ride from Essendon to Black Rock costs A$5.30.

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