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

From Albanvale to Essendon by bus and train

To get from Albanvale to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 423 bus from Brimbank Central Sc/Neale Rd (Deer Park) station to St Albans Station/Mckechnie St (St Albans) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from North Melbourne station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

74minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 423
423
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Brimbank Central Sc/Neale Rd (Deer Park)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Brimbank Central Sc/Neale Rd (Deer Park)
    ID 21230
    580 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 423423
    Wait for bus
    423
    St Albans Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Albans Station/Mckechnie St (St Albans)
    ID 48466
    19 min
  • 4
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    22 min
  • 6
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 7
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Albanvale to Essendon by bus and train via 420, SUNBURY and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Albanvale to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 420 bus from Brimbank Sc/Station Rd (Deer Park) station to Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from North Melbourne station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

85minA$5.30
Bus - 420
420
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Brimbank Sc/Station Rd (Deer Park)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Albanvale
  • 2
    Bus - 420420
    Wait for bus
    420
    Watergardens Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes)
    ID 21128
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Watergardens
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    28 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Albanvale to Essendon

The distance between Albanvale, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 31.87 km, which can typically be travelled in 74 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Albanvale to Essendon 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 Albanvale

Albanvale is located at Albanvale, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Gladstone St/Station Rd (Albanvale).

Train stations close to Albanvale:

  • Keilor Plains
  • Deer Park
  • St Albans

Bus stations close to Albanvale:

  • Gladstone St/Station Rd (Albanvale)
  • Cairnlea Dr/Station Rd (Cairnlea)
  • Brimbank Shopping Centre/Station Rd (Deer Park)

Public transport stations close to Essendon, Melbourne

Essendon is located at Essendon, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon).

Train stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon

Bus stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Albanvale to Essendon by bus and train via 420, SUNBURY and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Albanvale to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 420 bus from Brimbank Sc/Station Rd (Deer Park) station to Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from North Melbourne station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

85minA$5.30
Bus - 420
420
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Brimbank Sc/Station Rd (Deer Park)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Albanvale
  • 2
    Bus - 420420
    Wait for bus
    420
    Watergardens Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes)
    ID 21128
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Watergardens
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    28 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 74 minutes, using Bus line 423, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 85 minutes, using Bus line 420, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 14 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Albanvale to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The 423 bus line goes from Brimbank Central Sc/Neale Rd (Deer Park) station near Albanvale to St Albans Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till St Albans Station station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Albanvale and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 14 min.

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

    Get on the 423 bus from the Brimbank Central Sc/Neale Rd (Deer Park) stop near Albanvale in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the St Albans Station station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Albanvale to Essendon?

    The ride from Albanvale to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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