How to get from Essendon to Blackburn North by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Essendon to Blackburn North 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 901 bus from Blackburn Station/Railway Rd (Blackburn) station to Springfield Rd/Surrey Rd (Blackburn North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

73minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 901
901
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
    Blackburn
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blackburn Station/Railway Rd (Blackburn)
    ID 5261
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Springfield Rd/Surrey Rd (Blackburn North)
    Ride to bus station
    Springfield Rd/Surrey Rd (Blackburn North)
    ID 5120
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via CRAIGIEBURN, BELGRAVE and 270

To get from Essendon to Blackburn North 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 270 bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) station to Surrey Rd/Springfield Rd (Blackburn North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

76minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 270
270
Walk to Blackburn North
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 19644
    180 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 270270
    Wait for bus
    270
    Mitcham
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Surrey Rd/Springfield Rd (Blackburn North)
    ID 5252
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Blackburn North
    Walk to
    Blackburn North
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Blackburn North

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Blackburn North, Melbourne is approximately 28.51 km, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Blackburn North 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 Lorraine St/Buckley St (Essendon).

Train stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon

Bus stations close to Essendon:

  • Lorraine St/Buckley St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
  • St Columba's College/Buckley St (Essendon)

Public transport stations close to Blackburn North, Melbourne

Blackburn North is located at Blackburn North, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Springfield Rd/Surrey Rd (Blackburn).

Train stations close to Blackburn North:

  • Blackburn
  • Laburnum
  • Nunawading

Bus stations close to Blackburn North:

  • Springfield Rd/Surrey Rd (Blackburn)
  • Springfield Rd/Surrey Rd (Blackburn North)
  • Surrey Rd/Springfield Rd (Blackburn North)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via CRAIGIEBURN, BELGRAVE and 270

To get from Essendon to Blackburn North 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 270 bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) station to Surrey Rd/Springfield Rd (Blackburn North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

76minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 270
270
Walk to Blackburn North
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 19644
    180 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 270270
    Wait for bus
    270
    Mitcham
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Surrey Rd/Springfield Rd (Blackburn North)
    ID 5252
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Blackburn North
    Walk to
    Blackburn North
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to Blackburn North?

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 901.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essendon to Blackburn North?

    The alternative route takes 76 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 270.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and Blackburn North in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Blackburn North in Melbourne?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Essendon to Blackburn North in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Essendon and Blackburn North in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Essendon to get to Blackburn North in Melbourne?

    Get on the CRAIGIEBURN train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Essendon in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Essendon and Blackburn North in Melbourne?

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

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

    The ride from Essendon to Blackburn North costs A$5.30.

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