How to get from Essendon to Doncaster East by bus and train?

From Essendon to Doncaster East by bus and train

To get from Essendon to Doncaster East in Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flagstaff station. Next, take the 906 bus from County Court/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) station to The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

64minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 906
906
Walk to Doncaster East
Leaves from Essendon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essendon
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    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flagstaff
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    County Court/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19550
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 906906
    Wait for bus
    906
    Warrandyte
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East)
    ID 20450
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to Doncaster East
    Walk to
    Doncaster East
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Essendon to Doncaster East by bus and tram

To get from Essendon to Doncaster East in Melbourne, take the 59 tram from 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station to 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the 906 bus from Hardware St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) station to The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

82minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 59
59
Bus - 906
906
Walk to Doncaster East
Leaves from 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)

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  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19277
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17873
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hardware St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19551
    280 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 906906
    Wait for bus
    906
    Warrandyte
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East)
    ID 20450
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to Doncaster East
    Walk to
    Doncaster East
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Doncaster East

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Doncaster East, Melbourne is approximately 34.28 km, which can typically be travelled in 64 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Doncaster East 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 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

From Essendon to Doncaster East by bus and tram

To get from Essendon to Doncaster East in Melbourne, take the 59 tram from 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station to 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the 906 bus from Hardware St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) station to The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

82minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 59
59
Bus - 906
906
Walk to Doncaster East
Leaves from 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19277
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17873
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hardware St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19551
    280 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 906906
    Wait for bus
    906
    Warrandyte
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East)
    ID 20450
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to Doncaster East
    Walk to
    Doncaster East
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 64 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 906.

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

    The alternative route takes 82 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line 906.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and Doncaster East?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 4 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Doncaster East?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Essendon to Doncaster East by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and Doncaster East in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Essendon to get to Doncaster East?

    Get on the CRAIGIEBURN train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Essendon in Essendon.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Essendon and Doncaster East?

    Get off the train at the Flagstaff stop, which is closest to Doncaster East in Melbourne.

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

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

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