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

By bus and train

To get from Essendon to Dromana in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the 788 bus from Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station to Dromana Shops/Point Nepean Rd (Dromana) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

154minA$8.54
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 788
788
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
    Flinders Street
    21 min
  • 4
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    67 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21214
    160 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 788788
    Wait for bus
    788
    Portsea
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Dromana Shops/Point Nepean Rd (Dromana)
    Ride to bus station
    Dromana Shops/Point Nepean Rd (Dromana)
    ID 12627
    43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via CRAIGIEBURN, FRANKSTON and 781

To get from Essendon to Dromana in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the 781 bus from Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station to Dromana Shops/Point Nepean Rd (Dromana) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

168minA$8.54
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 781
781
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
    Flinders Street
    21 min
  • 4
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    67 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21209
    240 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 781781
    Wait for bus
    781
    Frankston Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Dromana Shops/Point Nepean Rd (Dromana)
    Ride to bus station
    Dromana Shops/Point Nepean Rd (Dromana)
    ID 12627
    57 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Dromana

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Dromana, Melbourne is approximately 84.57 km, which can typically be travelled in 154 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Dromana 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 Dromana, Melbourne

Dromana is located at Dromana, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Dromana Shops/Point Nepean Rd (Dromana).

Bus stations close to Dromana:

  • Dromana Shops/Point Nepean Rd (Dromana)
  • Pier St/Point Nepean Rd (Dromana)
  • Carrigg St/Point Nepean Rd (Dromana)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via CRAIGIEBURN, FRANKSTON and 781

To get from Essendon to Dromana in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the 781 bus from Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station to Dromana Shops/Point Nepean Rd (Dromana) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

168minA$8.54
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 781
781
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
    Flinders Street
    21 min
  • 4
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    67 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21209
    240 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 781781
    Wait for bus
    781
    Frankston Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Dromana Shops/Point Nepean Rd (Dromana)
    Ride to bus station
    Dromana Shops/Point Nepean Rd (Dromana)
    ID 12627
    57 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 154 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 788.

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

    The alternative route takes 168 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 781.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and Dromana?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 34 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Dromana?

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

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

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and Dromana in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 34 min.

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

    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 Dromana?

    Get off the train at the Flinders Street stop, which is closest to Dromana in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Essendon to Dromana costs A$8.54.

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