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

From Essendon to Eltham by bus and train

To get from Essendon to Eltham in Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Broadmeadows station. Next, take the 902 bus from Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows) station to Eltham Village Shopping Centre/Main Rd (Eltham) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

80minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 902
902
Leaves from Essendon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essendon
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Broadmeadows
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows)
    ID 42291
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Chelsea
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Eltham Village Shopping Centre/Main Rd (Eltham)
    Ride to bus station
    Eltham Village Shopping Centre/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 13
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Essendon to Eltham by train

To get from Essendon to Eltham in Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flagstaff station. Next, take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Flagstaff station to Eltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

80minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Walk to Eltham
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 - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham
    49 min
  • 6
    Walk to Eltham
    Walk to
    Eltham
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Eltham

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Eltham, Melbourne is approximately 32.8 km, which can typically be travelled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Eltham 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 Eltham, Melbourne

Eltham is located at Eltham, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Eltham Village Shopping Centre/Main Rd (Eltham).

Train stations close to Eltham:

  • Eltham
  • Montmorency
  • Greensborough

Bus stations close to Eltham:

  • Eltham Village Shopping Centre/Main Rd (Eltham)
  • Library Pl/Main Rd (Eltham)
  • Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)

Related Routes

From Essendon to Eltham by train

To get from Essendon to Eltham in Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flagstaff station. Next, take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Flagstaff station to Eltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

80minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Walk to Eltham
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 - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham
    49 min
  • 6
    Walk to Eltham
    Walk to
    Eltham
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 80 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 902.

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

    The alternative route takes 80 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and Eltham?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 20 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Eltham?

    The CRAIGIEBURN train line goes from Craigieburn station near Essendon in Essendon to Broadmeadows station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Broadmeadows station near Eltham in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and Eltham in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 20 min.

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

    Get on the CRAIGIEBURN train from the Craigieburn station near Essendon in Essendon.

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

    Get off the train at the Broadmeadows stop, which is closest to Eltham in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Essendon to Eltham costs A$5.30.

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