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

From Brighton East to Essendon by bus and train

To get from Brighton East to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 703 bus from Lilac Cres/Centre Rd (Brighton East) station to Bentleigh Station/Centre Rd (Bentleigh) 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 14 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

74minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 703
703
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Lilac Cres/Centre Rd (Brighton East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lilac Cres/Centre Rd (Brighton East)
    ID 17636
    210 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    Blackburn
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bentleigh Station/Centre Rd (Bentleigh)
    ID 20574
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bentleigh
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    27 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

From Brighton East to Essendon by train and tram

To get from Brighton East to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 tram lines and one train line: take the 64 tram from 68-East Brighton/Hawthorn Rd (Brighton East) station to 51-Balaclava Rd/Hawthorn Rd (Caulfield North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 3-3A 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 19 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

79minA$5.30
Tram - 64
64
Tram - 3-3A
3-3A
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from 68-East Brighton/Hawthorn Rd (Brighton East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Brighton East
  • 2
    Tram - 6464
    Wait for tram
    64
    Melbourne University
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    51-Balaclava Rd/Hawthorn Rd (Caulfield North)
    ID 18429
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    51-Hawthorn Rd/Balaclava Rd (Caulfield North)
    ID 18464
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 3-3A3-3A
    Wait for tram
    3-3A
    Melbourne University
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19685
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    90 m • 2 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
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Public transport directions from Brighton East to Essendon

The distance between Brighton East, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 26.69 km, which can typically be travelled in 74 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brighton 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 Brighton East

Brighton East is located at Brighton East, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Lilac Cres/Centre Rd (Brighton East).

Bus stations close to Brighton East:

  • Lilac Cres/Centre Rd (Brighton East)
  • Ward St/Centre Rd (Brighton East)
  • Nepean Hwy/Centre Rd (Brighton East)

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

From Brighton East to Essendon by train and tram

To get from Brighton East to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 tram lines and one train line: take the 64 tram from 68-East Brighton/Hawthorn Rd (Brighton East) station to 51-Balaclava Rd/Hawthorn Rd (Caulfield North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 3-3A 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 19 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

79minA$5.30
Tram - 64
64
Tram - 3-3A
3-3A
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from 68-East Brighton/Hawthorn Rd (Brighton East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Brighton East
  • 2
    Tram - 6464
    Wait for tram
    64
    Melbourne University
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    51-Balaclava Rd/Hawthorn Rd (Caulfield North)
    ID 18429
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    51-Hawthorn Rd/Balaclava Rd (Caulfield North)
    ID 18464
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 3-3A3-3A
    Wait for tram
    3-3A
    Melbourne University
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19685
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    90 m • 2 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 74 minutes, using Bus line 703, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 79 minutes, using Bus line 64, Bus line 3-3A, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Brighton 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 14 min.

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

    The 703 bus line goes from Lilac Cres/Centre Rd (Brighton East) station near Brighton East to Blackburn station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Blackburn station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Brighton East and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 14 min.

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

    Get on the 703 bus from the Lilac Cres/Centre Rd (Brighton East) stop near Brighton East in Melbourne.

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

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

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

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

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