How to get from Essendon West to Croydon by bus and train?

From Essendon West to Croydon by bus and train

To get from Essendon West to Croydon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the LILYDALE train from Ringwood station to Croydon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

154minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Walk to Croydon
Leaves from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Essendon West
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill)
    ID 19651
    89 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Box Hill
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    15 min
  • 7
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Croydon
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Croydon
    Walk to
    Croydon
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Essendon West to Croydon by bus

To get from Essendon West to Croydon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Harrow St/Station St (Box Hill) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 732 bus and finally take the 664 bus from Knox City Sc/Burwood Hwy (Wantirna South) station to Mt Dandenong Rd/Main St (Croydon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

175minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Bus - 732
732
Bus - 664
664
Leaves from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Essendon West
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harrow St/Station St (Box Hill)
    ID 8218
    90 min
  • 4
    Bus - 732732
    Wait for bus
    732
    Upper Ferntree Gully
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Knox City Sc/Burwood Hwy (Wantirna South)
    ID 40359
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Knox City Sc/Burwood Hwy (Wantirna South)
    ID 19631
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 664664
    Wait for bus
    664
    Chirnside Park Sc
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Mt Dandenong Rd/Main St (Croydon)
    Ride to bus station
    Mt Dandenong Rd/Main St (Croydon)
    ID 13457
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon West to Croydon

The distance between Essendon West, Melbourne and Croydon, Melbourne is approximately 50.86 km, which can typically be travelled in 154 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon West to Croydon 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 West

Essendon West is located at Essendon West, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 48-Wests Rd/Cordite Ave (Maribyrnong).

Bus stations close to Essendon West:

  • Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
  • Rosehill Rd/Garnet St (Niddrie)
  • Bourke St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

Public transport stations close to Croydon, Melbourne

Croydon is located at Croydon, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Mt Dandenong Rd/Main St (Croydon).

Train stations close to Croydon:

  • Croydon
  • Ringwood East
  • Mooroolbark

Bus stations close to Croydon:

  • Mt Dandenong Rd/Main St (Croydon)
  • Main St/Devon St (Croydon)
  • Anzac St/Mt Dandenong Rd (Croydon)

Related Routes

From Essendon West to Croydon by bus

To get from Essendon West to Croydon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Harrow St/Station St (Box Hill) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 732 bus and finally take the 664 bus from Knox City Sc/Burwood Hwy (Wantirna South) station to Mt Dandenong Rd/Main St (Croydon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

175minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Bus - 732
732
Bus - 664
664
Leaves from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Essendon West
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harrow St/Station St (Box Hill)
    ID 8218
    90 min
  • 4
    Bus - 732732
    Wait for bus
    732
    Upper Ferntree Gully
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Knox City Sc/Burwood Hwy (Wantirna South)
    ID 40359
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Knox City Sc/Burwood Hwy (Wantirna South)
    ID 19631
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 664664
    Wait for bus
    664
    Chirnside Park Sc
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Mt Dandenong Rd/Main St (Croydon)
    Ride to bus station
    Mt Dandenong Rd/Main St (Croydon)
    ID 13457
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essendon West to Croydon?

    The fastest way takes 154 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line LILYDALE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essendon West to Croydon?

    The alternative route takes 175 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line 732, Bus line 664.

  • Is there a direct bus between Essendon West and Croydon in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 34 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Essendon West to Croydon in Melbourne?

    The 903 bus line goes from Mordialloc station near Essendon West to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) station near Croydon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Essendon West and Croydon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Essendon West to get to Croydon in Melbourne?

    Get on the 903 bus from the Mordialloc stop near Essendon West in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Essendon West and Croydon in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) station, which is closest to Croydon in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Essendon West to Croydon?

    The ride from Essendon West to Croydon costs A$5.30.

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