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How to get from Blackburn South to Essendon by bus, train and tram?

From Blackburn South to Essendon by bus, train and tram

To get from Blackburn South to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one tram line and one train line: take the 735 bus from Eley Rd/Blackburn Rd (Burwood East) station to Highview Gr/Burwood Hwy (Burwood East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 75 tram and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Flinders Street station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

81minA$5.30
Bus - 735
735
Tram - 75
75
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Eley Rd/Blackburn Rd (Burwood East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Blackburn South
  • 2
    Bus - 735735
    Wait for bus
    735
    Box Hill
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Highview Gr/Burwood Hwy (Burwood East)
    ID 8686
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    69-Highview Gr/Burwood Hwy (Burwood East)
    ID 21116
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 7575
    Wait for tram
    75
    Central Pier Docklands
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
    ID 18175
    47 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 9
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Blackburn South to Essendon by train and tram

To get from Blackburn South to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 75 tram from 70-Blackburn Rd/Burwood Hwy (Burwood East) station to 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Flinders Street station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

81minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 75
75
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from 70-Blackburn Rd/Burwood Hwy (Burwood East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    70-Blackburn Rd/Burwood Hwy (Burwood East)
    ID 21117
    620 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Tram - 7575
    Wait for tram
    75
    Central Pier Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
    ID 18175
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 6
    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 South to Essendon

The distance between Blackburn South, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 28.26 km, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Blackburn South to Essendon by bus, train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Blackburn South

Blackburn South is located at Blackburn South, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Eley Rd/Blackburn Rd (Burwood East).

Bus stations close to Blackburn South:

  • Eley Rd/Blackburn Rd (Burwood East)
  • Hawthorn Rd/Blackburn Rd (Blackburn South)
  • Blackburn Rd/Hawthorn Rd (Blackburn 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)

From Blackburn South to Essendon by train and tram

To get from Blackburn South to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 75 tram from 70-Blackburn Rd/Burwood Hwy (Burwood East) station to 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Flinders Street station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

81minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 75
75
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from 70-Blackburn Rd/Burwood Hwy (Burwood East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    70-Blackburn Rd/Burwood Hwy (Burwood East)
    ID 21117
    620 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Tram - 7575
    Wait for tram
    75
    Central Pier Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
    ID 18175
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 6
    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 South to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Bus line 735, Bus line 75, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 81 minutes, using Bus line 75, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one tram line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 21 min.

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

    The 735 bus line goes from Box Hill station near Blackburn South to Highview Gr/Burwood Hwy (Burwood East) station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line and one train line till Highview Gr/Burwood Hwy (Burwood East) station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Blackburn South and Essendon in Melbourne by bus, tram and train is about 1 hr 21 min.

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

    Get on the 735 bus from the Box Hill stop near Blackburn South in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Highview Gr/Burwood Hwy (Burwood East) station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus, tram and train fare from Blackburn South to Essendon?

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

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