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

By bus and train

To get from Essendon North to Doreen in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 903 bus from Madden St/Bulla Rd (Essendon North) 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 22 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

82minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 388
388
Leaves from Madden St/Bulla Rd (Essendon North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madden St/Bulla Rd (Essendon North)
    ID 40941
    370 m • 5 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
    27 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

Alternative route by bus and train via 903, MERNDA and 381

To get from Essendon North to Doreen in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 903 bus from Madden St/Bulla Rd (Essendon North) station to Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the 381 bus from Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda) station to Laurimar Sc/Waterway Bvd (Doreen) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

104minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 381
381
Walk to Doreen
Leaves from Madden St/Bulla Rd (Essendon North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madden St/Bulla Rd (Essendon North)
    ID 40941
    370 m • 5 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
    27 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 - 381381
    Wait for bus
    381
    Diamond Creek Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Laurimar Sc/Waterway Bvd (Doreen)
    ID 51023
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Doreen
    Walk to
    Doreen
    370 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon North to Doreen

The distance between Essendon North, Melbourne and Doreen, Melbourne is approximately 37.49 km, which can typically be travelled in 82 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon North 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 North

Essendon North is located at Essendon North, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon).

Bus stations close to Essendon North:

  • 48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon)
  • Collins St/Keilor Rd (Essendon)
  • Essendon North Ps/Keilor Rd (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 by bus and train via 903, MERNDA and 381

To get from Essendon North to Doreen in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 903 bus from Madden St/Bulla Rd (Essendon North) station to Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the 381 bus from Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda) station to Laurimar Sc/Waterway Bvd (Doreen) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

104minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 381
381
Walk to Doreen
Leaves from Madden St/Bulla Rd (Essendon North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madden St/Bulla Rd (Essendon North)
    ID 40941
    370 m • 5 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
    27 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 - 381381
    Wait for bus
    381
    Diamond Creek Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Laurimar Sc/Waterway Bvd (Doreen)
    ID 51023
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Doreen
    Walk to
    Doreen
    370 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 82 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 388.

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

    The alternative route takes 104 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 381.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 22 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Essendon North to Doreen in Melbourne?

    The 903 bus line goes from Madden St/Bulla Rd (Essendon North) station near Essendon North to Mordialloc station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Mordialloc station near Doreen in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Essendon North and Doreen in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 22 min.

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

    Get on the 903 bus from the Madden St/Bulla Rd (Essendon North) stop near Essendon North in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Mordialloc stop, which is closest to Doreen in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Essendon North to Doreen costs A$5.30.

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