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How to get from Essendon to Donvale by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Essendon to Donvale in Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flagstaff station. Next, take the 907 bus from County Court/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) station to Old Warrandyte Rd/Mitcham Rd (Donvale) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

81minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 907
907
Leaves from Essendon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essendon
  • 2
    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 - 907907
    Wait for bus
    907
    Mitcham
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Old Warrandyte Rd/Mitcham Rd (Donvale)
    Ride to bus station
    Old Warrandyte Rd/Mitcham Rd (Donvale)
    ID 3975
    43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via CRAIGIEBURN, LILYDALE and 902

To get from Essendon to Donvale in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Parliament station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 902 bus from Nunawading Railway Station/Springvale Rd (Nunawading) station to Old Warrandyte Rd/Mitcham Rd (Donvale) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

81minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 902
902
Walk to Donvale
Leaves from Essendon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essendon
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parliament
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nunawading
    34 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nunawading Railway Station/Springvale Rd (Nunawading)
    ID 43414
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Airport West
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Warrandyte Rd/Mitcham Rd (Donvale)
    ID 4345
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Donvale
    Walk to
    Donvale
    80 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Donvale

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Donvale, Melbourne is approximately 30.75 km, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Donvale 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 Donvale, Melbourne

Donvale is located at Donvale, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Old Warrandyte Rd/Mitcham Rd (Donvale).

Train stations close to Donvale:

  • Nunawading
  • Mitcham
  • Blackburn

Bus stations close to Donvale:

  • Old Warrandyte Rd/Mitcham Rd (Donvale)
  • Shirvington Pl/Mitcham Rd (Donvale)
  • Oregon Dr/Mitcham Rd (Donvale)

Alternative route by bus and train via CRAIGIEBURN, LILYDALE and 902

To get from Essendon to Donvale in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Parliament station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 902 bus from Nunawading Railway Station/Springvale Rd (Nunawading) station to Old Warrandyte Rd/Mitcham Rd (Donvale) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

81minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 902
902
Walk to Donvale
Leaves from Essendon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essendon
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parliament
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nunawading
    34 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nunawading Railway Station/Springvale Rd (Nunawading)
    ID 43414
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Airport West
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Warrandyte Rd/Mitcham Rd (Donvale)
    ID 4345
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Donvale
    Walk to
    Donvale
    80 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to Donvale?

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 907.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essendon to Donvale?

    The alternative route takes 81 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 902.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and Donvale?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 21 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Donvale?

    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 Donvale in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and Donvale in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 21 min.

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

    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 Donvale?

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

  • How much is the train fare from Essendon to Donvale?

    The ride from Essendon to Donvale costs A$5.30.

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