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How to get from Essendon to Cairnlea by bus?

By bus

To get from Essendon to Cairnlea in Melbourne, take the 903 bus from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. Next, take the 456 bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station to Cairnlea Dr/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

50minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Bus - 456
456
Walk to Cairnlea
Leaves from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 51775
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 40946
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 18762
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 456456
    Wait for bus
    456
    Melton
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cairnlea Dr/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)
    ID 3263
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Cairnlea
    Walk to
    Cairnlea
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 903 and 426

To get from Essendon to Cairnlea in Melbourne, take the 903 bus from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. Next, take the 426 bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station to Cairnlea Dr/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

65minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Bus - 426
426
Walk to Cairnlea
Leaves from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 51775
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 40946
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 18762
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 426426
    Wait for bus
    426
    Caroline Springs
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cairnlea Dr/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)
    ID 3263
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Cairnlea
    Walk to
    Cairnlea
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Cairnlea

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Cairnlea, Melbourne is approximately 19.69 km, which can typically be travelled in 50 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Cairnlea 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

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 Cairnlea, Melbourne

Cairnlea is located at Cairnlea, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Deer Park Hotel/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park).

Train stations close to Cairnlea:

  • Deer Park
  • Ardeer
  • Ginifer

Bus stations close to Cairnlea:

  • Deer Park Hotel/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)
  • Cairnlea Dr/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)
  • Deer Park Bowls Club/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)

Alternative route by bus via 903 and 426

To get from Essendon to Cairnlea in Melbourne, take the 903 bus from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. Next, take the 426 bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station to Cairnlea Dr/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

65minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Bus - 426
426
Walk to Cairnlea
Leaves from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 51775
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 40946
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 18762
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 426426
    Wait for bus
    426
    Caroline Springs
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cairnlea Dr/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)
    ID 3263
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Cairnlea
    Walk to
    Cairnlea
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to Cairnlea?

    The fastest way takes 50 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line 456.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essendon to Cairnlea?

    The alternative route takes 65 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line 426.

  • Is there a direct bus between Essendon and Cairnlea?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 50 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Essendon to Cairnlea?

    The 903 bus line goes from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station near Essendon in Essendon to Altona station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Altona station near Cairnlea in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Essendon to Cairnlea by bus?

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and Cairnlea in Melbourne by bus is about 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Essendon to get to Cairnlea?

    Get on the 903 bus from the Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) stop near Essendon in Essendon.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Essendon and Cairnlea?

    Get off the bus at the Altona stop, which is closest to Cairnlea in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Essendon to Cairnlea?

    The ride from Essendon to Cairnlea costs A$5.30.

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