How to get from Essendon West to Doncaster East by bus?

By bus

To get from Essendon West to Doncaster East in Melbourne, take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Macedon Square Sc/Manningham Rd (Templestowe Lower) station. Next, take the 908 bus from Manningham Rd/High St (Templestowe Lower) station to The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

91minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Bus - 908
908
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
    Macedon Square Sc/Manningham Rd (Templestowe Lower)
    ID 991
    72 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Manningham Rd/High St (Templestowe Lower)
    ID 5556
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 908908
    Wait for bus
    908
    The Pines Sc
  • 6
    Ride to bus station The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East)
    Ride to bus station
    The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East)
    ID 44914
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 903 and 305

To get from Essendon West to Doncaster East in Melbourne, take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Doncaster Sc/Williamsons Rd (Doncaster) station. Next, take the 305 bus from Doncaster Sc/Williamsons Rd (Doncaster) station to The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

107minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Bus - 305
305
Walk to Doncaster East
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
    Doncaster Sc/Williamsons Rd (Doncaster)
    ID 19486
    78 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Doncaster Sc/Williamsons Rd (Doncaster)
    ID 19483
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    The Pines
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East)
    ID 44913
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Doncaster East
    Walk to
    Doncaster East
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon West to Doncaster East

The distance between Essendon West, Melbourne and Doncaster East, Melbourne is approximately 36.05 km, which can typically be travelled in 91 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon West to Doncaster East 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 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 Doncaster East, Melbourne

Doncaster East is located at Doncaster East, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East).

Bus stations close to Doncaster East:

  • The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East)
  • Andersons Creek Rd/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East)
  • Blackburn Rd/Reynolds Rd (Templestowe)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 903 and 305

To get from Essendon West to Doncaster East in Melbourne, take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Doncaster Sc/Williamsons Rd (Doncaster) station. Next, take the 305 bus from Doncaster Sc/Williamsons Rd (Doncaster) station to The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

107minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Bus - 305
305
Walk to Doncaster East
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
    Doncaster Sc/Williamsons Rd (Doncaster)
    ID 19486
    78 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Doncaster Sc/Williamsons Rd (Doncaster)
    ID 19483
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    The Pines
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East)
    ID 44913
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Doncaster East
    Walk to
    Doncaster East
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 91 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line 908.

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

    The alternative route takes 107 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line 305.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 31 min.

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

    The 903 bus line goes from Mordialloc station near Essendon West to Macedon Square Sc/Manningham Rd (Templestowe Lower) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Macedon Square Sc/Manningham Rd (Templestowe Lower) station near Doncaster East in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Essendon West to Doncaster East in Melbourne by bus?

    The total travel time between Essendon West and Doncaster East in Melbourne by bus is about 1 hr 31 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Macedon Square Sc/Manningham Rd (Templestowe Lower) stop, which is closest to Doncaster East in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Essendon West to Doncaster East costs A$5.30.

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