How to get from Baxter to Essendon by bus?

From Baxter to Essendon by bus

To get from Baxter to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line: take the 783 bus from Mornington Peninsula Fwy/Frankston-Flinders Rd (Baxter) station to Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN from Flinders Street Railway Station station to Essendon Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min. The bus schedule from Baxter may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Essendon on the Moovit app.

135min
Bus - 783
783
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Mornington Peninsula Fwy/Frankston-Flinders Rd (Baxter)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Baxter
  • 2
    Bus - 783783
    Wait for bus
    783
    Frankston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21208
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Frankston Railway Station
    ID Parentvic:rail:FKN
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Wait for
    FRANKSTON
    Williamstown Via Flinders Street
  • 6
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID Parentvic:rail:FSS
    66 min
  • 7
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID Parentvic:rail:FSS
    150 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Wait for
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 9
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Essendon Railway Station
    ID Parentvic:rail:ESD
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Baxter to Essendon by , bus and tram

To get from Baxter to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and one tram line: take the 783 bus from Mornington Peninsula Fwy/Frankston-Flinders Rd (Baxter) station to Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the and finally take the 59 tram from 1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station to 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 min. The ride fare is A$5.30. The bus schedule from Baxter may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Essendon on the Moovit app.

144minA$5.30
Bus - 783
783
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Mornington Peninsula Fwy/Frankston-Flinders Rd (Baxter)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Baxter
  • 2
    Bus - 783783
    Wait for bus
    783
    Frankston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21208
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Frankston Railway Station
    ID Parentvic:rail:FKN
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Wait for
    FRANKSTON
    Williamstown Via Flinders Street
  • 6
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID Parentvic:rail:FSS
    66 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17850
    320 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19657
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Baxter to Essendon

The distance between Baxter, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 59.18 km, which can typically be travelled in 135 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Baxter to Essendon by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Baxter to Essendon

To check the bus schedule from Baxter to Essendon using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Baxter) and destination (Essendon), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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From Baxter to Essendon by , bus and tram

To get from Baxter to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and one tram line: take the 783 bus from Mornington Peninsula Fwy/Frankston-Flinders Rd (Baxter) station to Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the and finally take the 59 tram from 1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station to 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 min. The ride fare is A$5.30. The bus schedule from Baxter may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Essendon on the Moovit app.

144minA$5.30
Bus - 783
783
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Mornington Peninsula Fwy/Frankston-Flinders Rd (Baxter)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Baxter
  • 2
    Bus - 783783
    Wait for bus
    783
    Frankston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21208
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Frankston Railway Station
    ID Parentvic:rail:FKN
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Wait for
    FRANKSTON
    Williamstown Via Flinders Street
  • 6
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID Parentvic:rail:FSS
    66 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17850
    320 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19657
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 135 minutes, using Bus line 783, ,.

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

    The alternative route takes 144 minutes, using Bus line 783, , Tram line 59.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 15 min.

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

    The 783 bus line goes from Frankston station near Baxter to Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station. From there you’ll have to take till Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station near Essendon in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Baxter to Essendon in Melbourne by bus?

    The total travel time between Baxter and Essendon in Melbourne by bus is about 2 hr 15 min.

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

    Get on the 783 bus from the Frankston stop near Baxter in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) stop, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

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