How to get from Bentleigh East to Essendon by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Bentleigh East to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 824 bus from Warrigal Rd/South Rd (Moorabbin) station to Moorabbin Station/Nepean Hwy (Moorabbin) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Flinders Street station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

88minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 824
824
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Warrigal Rd/South Rd (Moorabbin)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Warrigal Rd/South Rd (Moorabbin)
    ID 10501
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 824824
    Wait for bus
    824
    Moorabbin
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moorabbin Station/Nepean Hwy (Moorabbin)
    ID 14948
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Moorabbin
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    31 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 903, GLEN WAVERLEY and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Bentleigh East to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 903 bus from South Rd/Warrigal Rd (Oakleigh South) station to Holmesglen Tafe/Warrigal Rd (Chadstone) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GLEN WAVERLEY train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Flinders Street station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

104minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Train - GLEN WAVERLEY
GLEN WAVERLEY
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from South Rd/Warrigal Rd (Oakleigh South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Bentleigh East
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Holmesglen Tafe/Warrigal Rd (Chadstone)
    ID 9381
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Holmesglen
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - GLEN WAVERLEYGLEN WAVERLEY
    Wait for train
    GLEN WAVERLEY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    26 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Bentleigh East to Essendon

The distance between Bentleigh East, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 30.74 km, which can typically be travelled in 88 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bentleigh East 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 Bentleigh East

Bentleigh East is located at Bentleigh East, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Dales Park/Warrigal Rd (Oakleigh South).

Train stations close to Bentleigh East:

  • Huntingdale
  • Highett
  • Southland

Bus stations close to Bentleigh East:

  • Dales Park/Warrigal Rd (Oakleigh South)
  • Karkarook Park/Warrigal Rd (Moorabbin)
  • Old Dandenong Rd/Warrigal Rd (Oakleigh South)

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 by bus and train via 903, GLEN WAVERLEY and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Bentleigh East to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 903 bus from South Rd/Warrigal Rd (Oakleigh South) station to Holmesglen Tafe/Warrigal Rd (Chadstone) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GLEN WAVERLEY train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Flinders Street station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

104minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Train - GLEN WAVERLEY
GLEN WAVERLEY
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from South Rd/Warrigal Rd (Oakleigh South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Bentleigh East
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Holmesglen Tafe/Warrigal Rd (Chadstone)
    ID 9381
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Holmesglen
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - GLEN WAVERLEYGLEN WAVERLEY
    Wait for train
    GLEN WAVERLEY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    26 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Bentleigh East to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 88 minutes, using Bus line 824, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Bentleigh East to Essendon?

    The alternative route takes 104 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line GLEN WAVERLEY, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Bentleigh East 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 28 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Bentleigh East to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The 824 bus line goes from Warrigal Rd/South Rd (Moorabbin) station near Bentleigh East to Moorabbin station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Moorabbin station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Bentleigh East and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 28 min.

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

    Get on the 824 bus from the Warrigal Rd/South Rd (Moorabbin) stop near Bentleigh East in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Moorabbin station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

  • When is the first bus from Bentleigh East to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The first bus from Bentleigh East to Essendon in Melbourne is Mordialloc - Altona. It leaves the South Rd/Warrigal Rd (Oakleigh South) stop at 00:12.

  • How much is the bus fare from Bentleigh East to Essendon?

    The ride from Bentleigh East to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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