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

From Essendon to Doreen by bus and train

To get from Essendon to Doreen in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flagstaff station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the 388 bus from Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda) station to Laurimar Town Centre/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

91minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 388
388
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
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mernda
    59 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda)
    ID 51733
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 388388
    Wait for bus
    388
    Mernda Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Laurimar Town Centre/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen)
    Ride to bus station
    Laurimar Town Centre/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen)
    ID 46599
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Essendon to Doreen by bus and train via 903, MERNDA and 388

To get from Essendon to Doreen in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 903 bus from Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station to Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the 388 bus from Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda) station to Laurimar Town Centre/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

85minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 388
388
Leaves from Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 51771
    140 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2476
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Preston
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mernda
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda)
    ID 51733
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 388388
    Wait for bus
    388
    Mernda Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Laurimar Town Centre/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen)
    Ride to bus station
    Laurimar Town Centre/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen)
    ID 46599
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Doreen

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Doreen, Melbourne is approximately 46.19 km, which can typically be travelled in 91 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Doreen 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 Lorraine St/Buckley St (Essendon).

Train stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon

Bus stations close to Essendon:

  • Lorraine St/Buckley St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
  • St Columba's College/Buckley St (Essendon)

Public transport stations close to Doreen, Melbourne

Doreen is located at Doreen, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Laurimar Town Centre/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen).

Train stations close to Doreen:

  • Mernda
  • Hawkstowe

Bus stations close to Doreen:

  • Laurimar Town Centre/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen)
  • Bulimba Dr/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen)
  • Newstead Rd/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Essendon to Doreen by bus and train via 903, MERNDA and 388

To get from Essendon to Doreen in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 903 bus from Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station to Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the 388 bus from Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda) station to Laurimar Town Centre/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

85minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 388
388
Leaves from Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 51771
    140 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2476
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Preston
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mernda
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda)
    ID 51733
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 388388
    Wait for bus
    388
    Mernda Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Laurimar Town Centre/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen)
    Ride to bus station
    Laurimar Town Centre/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen)
    ID 46599
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 91 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 388.

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

    The alternative route takes 85 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 388.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and Doreen in Melbourne?

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

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Doreen in Melbourne?

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

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

    The total travel time between Essendon and Doreen in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Essendon to get to Doreen in Melbourne?

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

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Essendon and Doreen in Melbourne?

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

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Essendon to Doreen?

    The ride from Essendon to Doreen costs A$5.30.

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