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

By bus and train

To get from Braeside to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 811 bus from Bell Gr/Lower Dandenong Rd (Braeside) station to Mentone Station/Como Pde (Mentone) 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 26 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

86minA$5.30
Bus - 811
811
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Bell Gr/Lower Dandenong Rd (Braeside)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Braeside
  • 2
    Bus - 811811
    Wait for bus
    811
    Brighton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mentone Station/Como Pde (Mentone)
    ID 19614
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mentone
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    40 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

Alternative route by bus and train via 811, SANDRINGHAM and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Braeside to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 811 bus from Bell Gr/Lower Dandenong Rd (Braeside) station to Middle Brighton Station/Male St (Brighton) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SANDRINGHAM 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 56 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

116minA$5.30
Bus - 811
811
Train - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Bell Gr/Lower Dandenong Rd (Braeside)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Braeside
  • 2
    Bus - 811811
    Wait for bus
    811
    Brighton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Middle Brighton Station/Male St (Brighton)
    ID 11623
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Middle Brighton
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    23 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 Braeside to Essendon

The distance between Braeside, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 38.1 km, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Braeside 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 Braeside

Braeside is located at Braeside, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Redwood Dr/Lower Dandenong Rd (Dingley Village).

Train stations close to Braeside:

  • Mordialloc
  • Mentone
  • Parkdale Railway Station

Bus stations close to Braeside:

  • Redwood Dr/Lower Dandenong Rd (Dingley Village)
  • Woodlands Dr/Lower Dandenong Rd (Dingley Village)
  • Howard Rd/Lower Dandenong Rd (Braeside)

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 811, SANDRINGHAM and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Braeside to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 811 bus from Bell Gr/Lower Dandenong Rd (Braeside) station to Middle Brighton Station/Male St (Brighton) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SANDRINGHAM 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 56 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

116minA$5.30
Bus - 811
811
Train - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Bell Gr/Lower Dandenong Rd (Braeside)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Braeside
  • 2
    Bus - 811811
    Wait for bus
    811
    Brighton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Middle Brighton Station/Male St (Brighton)
    ID 11623
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Middle Brighton
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    23 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 Braeside to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Bus line 811, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 116 minutes, using Bus line 811, Bus line SANDRINGHAM, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Braeside 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 26 min.

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

    The 811 bus line goes from Brighton station near Braeside to Mentone Station/Como Pde (Mentone) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Mentone Station/Como Pde (Mentone) station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Braeside and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 26 min.

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

    Get on the 811 bus from the Brighton stop near Braeside in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Mentone Station/Como Pde (Mentone) station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Braeside to Essendon?

    The ride from Braeside to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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