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

From Essendon West to Dandenong by bus and train

To get from Essendon West to Dandenong in Melbourne, take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh) station. Next, take the PAKENHAM train from Oakleigh station to Dandenong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 3 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

183minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
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
    Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh)
    ID 19803
    122 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 Dandenong
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Essendon West to Dandenong by bus

To get from Essendon West to Dandenong 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 901 bus from Knox City Sc/Burwood Hwy (Wantirna South) station to Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 180 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

180minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Bus - 732
732
Bus - 901
901
Walk to Dandenong
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 19629
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 20157
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dandenong
    Walk to
    Dandenong
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon West to Dandenong

The distance between Essendon West, Melbourne and Dandenong, Melbourne is approximately 62.8 km, which can typically be travelled in 183 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon West to Dandenong 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 Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West).

Bus stations close to Essendon West:

  • Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
  • Garnet St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
  • Bourke St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

Public transport stations close to Dandenong, Melbourne

Dandenong is located at Dandenong, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong).

Train stations close to Dandenong:

  • Dandenong
  • Yarraman
  • Noble Park

Bus stations close to Dandenong:

  • Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong)
  • Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)

Related Routes

From Essendon West to Dandenong by bus

To get from Essendon West to Dandenong 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 901 bus from Knox City Sc/Burwood Hwy (Wantirna South) station to Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 180 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

180minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Bus - 732
732
Bus - 901
901
Walk to Dandenong
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 19629
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 20157
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dandenong
    Walk to
    Dandenong
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 183 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line PAKENHAM.

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

    The alternative route takes 180 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line 732, Bus line 901.

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

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

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

    The 903 bus line goes from Mordialloc station near Essendon West to Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh) station near Dandenong in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Essendon West and Dandenong in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 3 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Oakleigh Station/Portman St (Oakleigh) station, which is closest to Dandenong in Melbourne.

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

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

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