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

By bus and train

To get from Essendon to Blackburn South 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 LILYDALE train and finally take the 703 bus from Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn) station to Eley Rd/Blackburn Rd (Burwood East) 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 - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 703
703
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 - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)
    ID 21010
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    Middle Brighton
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Eley Rd/Blackburn Rd (Burwood East)
    Ride to bus station
    Eley Rd/Blackburn Rd (Burwood East)
    ID 15868
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via CRAIGIEBURN, BELGRAVE and 703

To get from Essendon to Blackburn South 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 703 bus from Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn) station to Eley Rd/Blackburn Rd (Burwood East) 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 - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 703
703
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/South Pde (Blackburn)
    ID 21010
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    Middle Brighton
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Eley Rd/Blackburn Rd (Burwood East)
    Ride to bus station
    Eley Rd/Blackburn Rd (Burwood East)
    ID 15868
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Blackburn South

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Blackburn South, Melbourne is approximately 32.78 km, which can typically be travelled in 82 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Blackburn South 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 Blackburn South, Melbourne

Blackburn South is located at Blackburn South, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Eley Rd/Blackburn Rd (Blackburn South).

Bus stations close to Blackburn South:

  • Eley Rd/Blackburn Rd (Blackburn South)
  • Eley Rd/Blackburn Rd (Burwood East)
  • Blackburn Rd/Hawthorn Rd (Blackburn South)

Alternative route by bus and train via CRAIGIEBURN, BELGRAVE and 703

To get from Essendon to Blackburn South 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 703 bus from Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn) station to Eley Rd/Blackburn Rd (Burwood East) 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 - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 703
703
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/South Pde (Blackburn)
    ID 21010
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    Middle Brighton
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Eley Rd/Blackburn Rd (Burwood East)
    Ride to bus station
    Eley Rd/Blackburn Rd (Burwood East)
    ID 15868
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 82 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 703.

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

    The alternative route takes 82 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 703.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and Blackburn South?

    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 Blackburn South?

    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 Blackburn South in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    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 Blackburn South?

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

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

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

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