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

By bus and train

To get from Essendon West to Eltham North in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Heidelberg Station/Yarra St (Heidelberg) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the 580 bus from Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham) station to Parry Rd/Ryans Rd (Eltham North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

113minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 580
580
Leaves from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Essendon West
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Heidelberg Station/Yarra St (Heidelberg)
    ID 21471
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Heidelberg
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eltham
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 21492
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 580580
    Wait for bus
    580
    Diamond Creek
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Parry Rd/Ryans Rd (Eltham North)
    Ride to bus station
    Parry Rd/Ryans Rd (Eltham North)
    ID 10570
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Essendon West to Eltham North in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to St Georges Rd/Bell St (Preston) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 514 bus and finally take the 518 bus from Diamond Creek Rd/St Helena Rd (Greensborough) station to Aqueduct Rd/St Helena Rd (St Helena) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

130minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Bus - 514
514
Bus - 518
518
Walk to Eltham North
Leaves from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Essendon West
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Georges Rd/Bell St (Preston)
    ID 40943
    37 min
  • 4
    Bus - 514514
    Wait for bus
    514
    Eltham
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Diamond Creek Rd/St Helena Rd (Greensborough)
    ID 1732
    52 min
  • 6
    Bus - 518518
    Wait for bus
    518
    St Helena West
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aqueduct Rd/St Helena Rd (St Helena)
    ID 1745
    7 min
  • 8
    Walk to Eltham North
    Walk to
    Eltham North
    780 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon West to Eltham North

The distance between Essendon West, Melbourne and Eltham North, Melbourne is approximately 40.36 km, which can typically be travelled in 113 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon West to Eltham North 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 West

Essendon West is located at Essendon West, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West).

Bus stations close to Essendon West:

  • Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
  • Garnet St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
  • Bourke St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

Public transport stations close to Eltham North, Melbourne

Eltham North is located at Eltham North, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Parry Rd/Ryans Rd (Eltham North).

Train stations close to Eltham North:

  • Diamond Creek
  • Eltham
  • Greensborough

Bus stations close to Eltham North:

  • Parry Rd/Ryans Rd (Eltham North)
  • Sarah Ct/Parry Rd (Eltham North)
  • Casuarina Rdge/Wattletree Rd (Eltham North)

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Essendon West to Eltham North in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to St Georges Rd/Bell St (Preston) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 514 bus and finally take the 518 bus from Diamond Creek Rd/St Helena Rd (Greensborough) station to Aqueduct Rd/St Helena Rd (St Helena) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

130minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Bus - 514
514
Bus - 518
518
Walk to Eltham North
Leaves from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Essendon West
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Georges Rd/Bell St (Preston)
    ID 40943
    37 min
  • 4
    Bus - 514514
    Wait for bus
    514
    Eltham
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Diamond Creek Rd/St Helena Rd (Greensborough)
    ID 1732
    52 min
  • 6
    Bus - 518518
    Wait for bus
    518
    St Helena West
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aqueduct Rd/St Helena Rd (St Helena)
    ID 1745
    7 min
  • 8
    Walk to Eltham North
    Walk to
    Eltham North
    780 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 113 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 580.

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

    The alternative route takes 130 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line 514, Bus line 518.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 53 min.

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

    The 903 bus line goes from Mordialloc station near Essendon West to Heidelberg Station/Yarra St (Heidelberg) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Heidelberg Station/Yarra St (Heidelberg) station near Eltham North in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Essendon West and Eltham North in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 53 min.

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

    Get on the 903 bus from the Mordialloc stop near Essendon West in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Heidelberg Station/Yarra St (Heidelberg) stop, which is closest to Eltham North in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Essendon West to Eltham North costs A$5.30.

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