How to get from Blackburn North to Essendon by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Blackburn North to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 901 bus from Springfield Rd/Surrey Rd (Blackburn) station to Blackburn Station/Railway Rd (Blackburn) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE 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 22 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

82minA$5.30
Bus - 901
901
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Springfield Rd/Surrey Rd (Blackburn)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Blackburn North
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Blackburn Station/Railway Rd (Blackburn)
    ID 5261
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blackburn
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    32 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 901, LILYDALE and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Blackburn North to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 901 bus from Springfield Rd/Surrey Rd (Blackburn) station to Blackburn Station/Railway Rd (Blackburn) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE 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 22 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

82minA$5.30
Bus - 901
901
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Springfield Rd/Surrey Rd (Blackburn)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Blackburn North
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Blackburn Station/Railway Rd (Blackburn)
    ID 5261
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blackburn
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    32 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
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Public transport directions from Blackburn North to Essendon

The distance between Blackburn North, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 28.21 km, which can typically be travelled in 82 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Blackburn North 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 Blackburn North

Blackburn North is located at Blackburn North, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Springfield Rd/Surrey Rd (Blackburn North).

Train stations close to Blackburn North:

  • Mitcham
  • Nunawading
  • Laburnum

Bus stations close to Blackburn North:

  • Springfield Rd/Surrey Rd (Blackburn North)
  • Surrey Rd/Springfield Rd (Blackburn North)
  • Maple St/Springfield Rd (Blackburn)

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 901, LILYDALE and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Blackburn North to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 901 bus from Springfield Rd/Surrey Rd (Blackburn) station to Blackburn Station/Railway Rd (Blackburn) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE 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 22 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

82minA$5.30
Bus - 901
901
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Springfield Rd/Surrey Rd (Blackburn)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Blackburn North
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Blackburn Station/Railway Rd (Blackburn)
    ID 5261
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blackburn
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    32 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Blackburn North to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 82 minutes, using Bus line 901, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Blackburn North to Essendon?

    The alternative route takes 82 minutes, using Bus line 901, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Blackburn North 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 22 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Blackburn North to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The 901 bus line goes from Frankston station near Blackburn North to Blackburn Station/Railway Rd (Blackburn) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Blackburn Station/Railway Rd (Blackburn) station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Blackburn North and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 22 min.

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

    Get on the 901 bus from the Frankston stop near Blackburn North in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Blackburn Station/Railway Rd (Blackburn) station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Blackburn North to Essendon?

    The ride from Blackburn North to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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