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

By bus and train

To get from Essendon to Emerald in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Parliament station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the 695 bus from Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Belgrave) station to Emerald-Monbulk Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Emerald) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

141minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 695
695
Walk to Emerald
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
    Parliament
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Belgrave
    66 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Belgrave)
    ID 19582
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 695695
    Wait for bus
    695
    Gembrook
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Emerald-Monbulk Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Emerald)
    ID 13839
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to Emerald
    Walk to
    Emerald
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, train and tram

To get from Essendon to Emerald in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 59 tram from 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station to 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the 695 bus from Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Belgrave) station to Emerald-Monbulk Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Emerald) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

166minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 59
59
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 695
695
Walk to Emerald
Leaves from 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19277
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17873
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Belgrave
    69 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Belgrave)
    ID 19582
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 695695
    Wait for bus
    695
    Gembrook
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Emerald-Monbulk Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Emerald)
    ID 13839
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Emerald
    Walk to
    Emerald
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Emerald

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Emerald, Melbourne is approximately 62.64 km, which can typically be travelled in 141 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Emerald 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 Emerald, Melbourne

Emerald is located at Emerald, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Beaconsfield-Emerald Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Emerald).

Bus stations close to Emerald:

  • Beaconsfield-Emerald Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Emerald)
  • Emerald-Monbulk Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Emerald)
  • Emerald Village/Main St (Emerald)

Related Routes

By bus, train and tram

To get from Essendon to Emerald in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 59 tram from 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station to 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the 695 bus from Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Belgrave) station to Emerald-Monbulk Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Emerald) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

166minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 59
59
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 695
695
Walk to Emerald
Leaves from 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19277
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17873
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Belgrave
    69 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Belgrave)
    ID 19582
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 695695
    Wait for bus
    695
    Gembrook
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Emerald-Monbulk Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Emerald)
    ID 13839
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Emerald
    Walk to
    Emerald
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 141 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 695.

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

    The alternative route takes 166 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 695.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and Emerald?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 21 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Emerald?

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

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

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and Emerald in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 21 min.

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

    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 Emerald?

    Get off the train at the Parliament stop, which is closest to Emerald in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Essendon to Emerald costs A$5.30.

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