How to get from Essendon West to Blackburn North by bus?

By bus

To get from Essendon West to Blackburn North in Melbourne, take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) station. Next, take the 271 bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) station to Springfield Rd/Goodwin St (Blackburn) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

125minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Bus - 271
271
Walk to Blackburn North
Leaves from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Essendon West
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill)
    ID 19651
    89 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill)
    ID 19644
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 271271
    Wait for bus
    271
    Ringwood
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Springfield Rd/Goodwin St (Blackburn)
    ID 5117
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to Blackburn North
    Walk to
    Blackburn North
    640 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Essendon West to Blackburn North in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the BELGRAVE train from Parliament station to Blackburn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

97minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Walk to Blackburn North
Leaves from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Essendon West
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 51771
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Essendon
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parliament
    18 min
  • 7
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to Blackburn North
    Walk to
    Blackburn North
    1.48 km • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon West to Blackburn North

The distance between Essendon West, Melbourne and Blackburn North, Melbourne is approximately 41.27 km, which can typically be travelled in 125 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon West to Blackburn North by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Essendon West

Essendon West is located at Essendon West, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 48-Wests Rd/Cordite Ave (Maribyrnong).

Bus stations close to Essendon West:

  • Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
  • Rosehill Rd/Garnet St (Niddrie)
  • Bourke St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

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

By bus and train

To get from Essendon West to Blackburn North in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the BELGRAVE train from Parliament station to Blackburn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

97minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Walk to Blackburn North
Leaves from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Essendon West
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 51771
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Essendon
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parliament
    18 min
  • 7
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to Blackburn North
    Walk to
    Blackburn North
    1.48 km • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 125 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line 271.

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

    The alternative route takes 97 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line BELGRAVE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 5 min.

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

    The 903 bus line goes from Mordialloc station near Essendon West to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) station near Blackburn North in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Essendon West and Blackburn North in Melbourne by bus is about 2 hr 5 min.

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

    Get on the 903 bus from the Mordialloc stop near Essendon West in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) stop, which is closest to Blackburn North in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Essendon West to Blackburn North?

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

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