How to get from Essendon to Briar Hill by bus and train?

From Essendon to Briar Hill by bus and train

To get from Essendon to Briar Hill in Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Broadmeadows station. Next, take the 902 bus from Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows) station to Hughes St/Sherbourne Rd (Montmorency) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

74minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 902
902
Leaves from Essendon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essendon
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Broadmeadows
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows)
    ID 42291
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Chelsea
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Hughes St/Sherbourne Rd (Montmorency)
    Ride to bus station
    Hughes St/Sherbourne Rd (Montmorency)
    ID 10999
    53 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Essendon to Briar Hill by bus and train via CRAIGIEBURN, HURSTBRIDGE and 514

To get from Essendon to Briar Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flagstaff station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the 514 bus from Watsonia Railway Station/Greensborough Hwy (Watsonia) station to Hughes St/Sherbourne Rd (Montmorency) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

85minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 514
514
Leaves from Essendon

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  • 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
    Flagstaff
    15 min
  • 4
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Watsonia
    39 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watsonia Railway Station/Greensborough Hwy (Watsonia)
    ID 20668
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 514514
    Wait for bus
    514
    Eltham
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Hughes St/Sherbourne Rd (Montmorency)
    Ride to bus station
    Hughes St/Sherbourne Rd (Montmorency)
    ID 10999
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Briar Hill

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Briar Hill, Melbourne is approximately 29.26 km, which can typically be travelled in 74 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Briar Hill 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 Briar Hill, Melbourne

Briar Hill is located at Briar Hill, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is River St/Mountain View Rd (Briar Hill).

Train stations close to Briar Hill:

  • Eltham
  • Macleod
  • Montmorency

Bus stations close to Briar Hill:

  • River St/Mountain View Rd (Briar Hill)
  • Beaconsfield Rd/Sherbourne Rd (Briar Hill)
  • Graeme Ave/Sherbourne Rd (Briar Hill)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Essendon to Briar Hill by bus and train via CRAIGIEBURN, HURSTBRIDGE and 514

To get from Essendon to Briar Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flagstaff station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the 514 bus from Watsonia Railway Station/Greensborough Hwy (Watsonia) station to Hughes St/Sherbourne Rd (Montmorency) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

85minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 514
514
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
    Flagstaff
    15 min
  • 4
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Watsonia
    39 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watsonia Railway Station/Greensborough Hwy (Watsonia)
    ID 20668
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 514514
    Wait for bus
    514
    Eltham
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Hughes St/Sherbourne Rd (Montmorency)
    Ride to bus station
    Hughes St/Sherbourne Rd (Montmorency)
    ID 10999
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to Briar Hill?

    The fastest way takes 74 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 902.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essendon to Briar Hill?

    The alternative route takes 85 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 514.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and Briar Hill?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 14 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Briar Hill?

    The CRAIGIEBURN train line goes from Craigieburn station near Essendon in Essendon to Broadmeadows station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Broadmeadows station near Briar Hill in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Essendon to Briar Hill by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and Briar Hill in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Essendon to get to Briar Hill?

    Get on the CRAIGIEBURN train from the Craigieburn station near Essendon in Essendon.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Essendon and Briar Hill?

    Get off the train at the Broadmeadows stop, which is closest to Briar Hill in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Essendon to Briar Hill?

    The ride from Essendon to Briar Hill costs A$5.30.

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