How to get from Essendon to Cranbourne North by bus and train?

From Essendon to Cranbourne North by bus and train

To get from Essendon to Cranbourne North in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 903 bus from Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station to Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the CRANBOURNE train from Dandenong station to Merinda Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 13 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

193minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
Leaves from Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 51771
    160 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh)
    ID 19803
    115 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oakleigh
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    47 min
  • 7
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    Cranbourne
  • 8
    Ride to train station Merinda Park
    Ride to train station
    Merinda Park
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Essendon to Cranbourne North by bus and train via CRAIGIEBURN, 901 and CRANBOURNE

To get from Essendon to Cranbourne North in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Roxburgh Park station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 901 bus and finally take the CRANBOURNE train from Dandenong station to Merinda Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 21 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

201minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 901
901
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
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
    Roxburgh Park
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Roxburgh Park Station/Thomas Brunton Pde (Roxburgh Park)
    ID 376873
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 20157
    150 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dandenong
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    Cranbourne
  • 9
    Ride to train station Merinda Park
    Ride to train station
    Merinda Park
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Cranbourne North

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Cranbourne North, Melbourne is approximately 70.91 km, which can typically be travelled in 193 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Cranbourne North 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 Cranbourne North, Melbourne

Cranbourne North is located at Cranbourne North, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Merinda Park Station/Endeavour Dr (Cranbourne North).

Train stations close to Cranbourne North:

  • Merinda Park
  • Lynbrook
  • Cranbourne

Bus stations close to Cranbourne North:

  • Merinda Park Station/Endeavour Dr (Cranbourne North)
  • Merinda Park Station (Cranbourne North)
  • Merinda Park Bvd (Cranbourne North)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Essendon to Cranbourne North by bus and train via CRAIGIEBURN, 901 and CRANBOURNE

To get from Essendon to Cranbourne North in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Roxburgh Park station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 901 bus and finally take the CRANBOURNE train from Dandenong station to Merinda Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 21 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

201minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 901
901
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
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
    Roxburgh Park
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Roxburgh Park Station/Thomas Brunton Pde (Roxburgh Park)
    ID 376873
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 20157
    150 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dandenong
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    Cranbourne
  • 9
    Ride to train station Merinda Park
    Ride to train station
    Merinda Park
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 193 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line CRANBOURNE.

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

    The alternative route takes 201 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 901, Bus line CRANBOURNE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Essendon and Cranbourne North?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 13 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Essendon to Cranbourne North?

    The 903 bus line goes from Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station near Essendon in Essendon to Mordialloc station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Mordialloc station near Cranbourne North in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Essendon to Cranbourne North by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and Cranbourne North in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 13 min.

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

    Get on the 903 bus from the Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) stop near Essendon in Essendon.

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

    Get off the bus at the Mordialloc station, which is closest to Cranbourne North in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Essendon to Cranbourne North costs A$5.30.

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