How to get from Essendon to Caroline Springs by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Essendon to Caroline Springs in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to North Melbourne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the 418 bus from St Albans Station/St Albans Rd (St Albans) station to Commercial Rd/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

75minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 418
418
Walk to Caroline Springs
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
    North Melbourne
    12 min
  • 4
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Albans
    22 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Albans Station/St Albans Rd (St Albans)
    ID 48461
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 418418
    Wait for bus
    418
    Caroline Springs
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Commercial Rd/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs)
    ID 22662
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to Caroline Springs
    Walk to
    Caroline Springs
    200 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via CRAIGIEBURN, BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON and 460

To get from Essendon to Caroline Springs in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the 460 bus from Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd (Ravenhall) station to Commercial Rd/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

77minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - 460
460
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
    Southern Cross
    25 min
  • 4
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caroline Springs
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd (Ravenhall)
    ID 51389
    220 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 460460
    Wait for bus
    460
    Watergardens Railway Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Commercial Rd/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs)
    Ride to bus station
    Commercial Rd/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs)
    ID 22665
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Caroline Springs

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Caroline Springs, Melbourne is approximately 33.31 km, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Caroline Springs 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.

Train stations close to Essendon:

  • 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 Caroline Springs, Melbourne

Caroline Springs is located at Caroline Springs, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is The Avenue/Holland Way (Caroline Springs).

Train stations close to Caroline Springs:

  • Watergardens
  • Keilor Plains
  • Caroline Springs

Bus stations close to Caroline Springs:

  • The Avenue/Holland Way (Caroline Springs)
  • The Avenue/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs)
  • Buckley Way/Holland Way (Caroline Springs)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via CRAIGIEBURN, BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON and 460

To get from Essendon to Caroline Springs in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the 460 bus from Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd (Ravenhall) station to Commercial Rd/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

77minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - 460
460
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
    Southern Cross
    25 min
  • 4
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caroline Springs
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd (Ravenhall)
    ID 51389
    220 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 460460
    Wait for bus
    460
    Watergardens Railway Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Commercial Rd/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs)
    Ride to bus station
    Commercial Rd/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs)
    ID 22665
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to Caroline Springs?

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 418.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essendon to Caroline Springs?

    The alternative route takes 77 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line 460.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and Caroline Springs in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Caroline Springs in Melbourne?

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

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

    The total travel time between Essendon and Caroline Springs in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Essendon to get to Caroline Springs 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 Caroline Springs in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the North Melbourne stop, which is closest to Caroline Springs in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Essendon to Caroline Springs?

    The ride from Essendon to Caroline Springs costs A$5.30.

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