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

From Baxter to Essendon by bus and train

To get from Baxter to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 782 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 901 bus and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Roxburgh Park station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 34 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

274minA$5.30
Bus - 782
782
Bus - 901
901
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Mornington Peninsula Fwy/Frankston-Flinders Rd (Baxter)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Baxter
  • 2
    Bus - 782782
    Wait for bus
    782
    Frankston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21208
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 40396
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roxburgh Park Station/Thomas Brunton Pde (Roxburgh Park)
    ID 376840
    207 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Roxburgh Park
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 9
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Baxter to Essendon by bus and train via STONY POINT, 901 and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Baxter to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the STONY POINT train from Baxter station to Frankston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 901 bus and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Roxburgh Park station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 300 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

300minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - STONY POINT
STONY POINT
Bus - 901
901
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Baxter

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Baxter
    1.12 km • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - STONY POINTSTONY POINT
    Wait for train
    STONY POINT
    Frankston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 40396
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roxburgh Park Station/Thomas Brunton Pde (Roxburgh Park)
    ID 376840
    198 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Roxburgh Park
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 9
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    21 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 119.68 km, which can typically be travelled in 274 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Baxter 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 Baxter

Baxter is located at Baxter, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Mornington Peninsula Fwy/Frankston-Flinders Rd (Baxter).

Train stations close to Baxter:

  • Baxter
  • Somerville

Bus stations close to Baxter:

  • Mornington Peninsula Fwy/Frankston-Flinders Rd (Baxter)
  • Deborah Dr/Frankston - Flinders Rd (Baxter)
  • Stotts Lane/Baxter-Tooradin Rd (Baxter)

Public transport stations close to Essendon, Melbourne

Essendon is located at Essendon, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Salvation Army Church/Buckley St (Essendon).

Train stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon

Bus stations close to Essendon:

  • Salvation Army Church/Buckley St (Essendon)
  • St Columba's College/Buckley St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Baxter to Essendon by bus and train via STONY POINT, 901 and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Baxter to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the STONY POINT train from Baxter station to Frankston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 901 bus and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Roxburgh Park station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 300 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

300minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - STONY POINT
STONY POINT
Bus - 901
901
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Baxter

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Baxter
    1.12 km • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - STONY POINTSTONY POINT
    Wait for train
    STONY POINT
    Frankston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 40396
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roxburgh Park Station/Thomas Brunton Pde (Roxburgh Park)
    ID 376840
    198 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Roxburgh Park
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 9
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 274 minutes, using Bus line 782, Bus line 901, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 300 minutes, using Bus line STONY POINT, Bus line 901, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 34 min.

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

    The 782 bus line goes from Frankston station near Baxter to Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line 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 and train?

    The total travel time between Baxter and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 4 hr 34 min.

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

    Get on the 782 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) station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Baxter to Essendon costs A$5.30.