How to get from Brunswick East to Essendon by bus and tram?

By bus and tram

To get from Brunswick East to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 508 bus from Nicholson St/Blyth St (Brunswick East) station to Pascoe Vale Rd/Wilson St (Moonee Ponds) station. Next, take the 59 tram from 35-Queens Park/Pascoe Vale Rd (Moonee Ponds) station to 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 32 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

32minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 508
508
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Nicholson St/Blyth St (Brunswick East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nicholson St/Blyth St (Brunswick East)
    ID 8367
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 508508
    Wait for bus
    508
    Moonee Ponds
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pascoe Vale Rd/Wilson St (Moonee Ponds)
    ID 6193
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    35-Queens Park/Pascoe Vale Rd (Moonee Ponds)
    ID 19623
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19657
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and tram via 1 and 510

To get from Brunswick East to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 1 tram from 125-Blyth St/Lygon St (Brunswick East) station to 129-Moreland Rd/Holmes St (Brunswick) station. Next, take the 510 bus from Holmes St/Moreland Rd (Brunswick) station to Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

38minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 1
1
Bus - 510
510
Leaves from 125-Blyth St/Lygon St (Brunswick East)

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  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    125-Blyth St/Lygon St (Brunswick East)
    ID 18717
    670 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Tram - 11
    Wait for tram
    1
    East Coburg
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    129-Moreland Rd/Holmes St (Brunswick)
    ID 18721
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Holmes St/Moreland Rd (Brunswick)
    ID 8834
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 510510
    Wait for bus
    510
    Essendon Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 51773
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Brunswick East to Essendon

The distance between Brunswick East, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 6.68 km, which can typically be travelled in 32 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brunswick East to Essendon by bus 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 Brunswick East

Brunswick East is located at Brunswick East, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Bellvue St/Blyth St (Brunswick East).

Bus stations close to Brunswick East:

  • Bellvue St/Blyth St (Brunswick East)
  • Myrtle St/Blyth St (Brunswick East)
  • Nicholson St/Blyth St (Brunswick 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

Alternative route by bus and tram via 1 and 510

To get from Brunswick East to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 1 tram from 125-Blyth St/Lygon St (Brunswick East) station to 129-Moreland Rd/Holmes St (Brunswick) station. Next, take the 510 bus from Holmes St/Moreland Rd (Brunswick) station to Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

38minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 1
1
Bus - 510
510
Leaves from 125-Blyth St/Lygon St (Brunswick East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    125-Blyth St/Lygon St (Brunswick East)
    ID 18717
    670 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Tram - 11
    Wait for tram
    1
    East Coburg
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    129-Moreland Rd/Holmes St (Brunswick)
    ID 18721
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Holmes St/Moreland Rd (Brunswick)
    ID 8834
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 510510
    Wait for bus
    510
    Essendon Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 51773
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 32 minutes, using Bus line 508, Bus line 59.

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

    The alternative route takes 38 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 510.

  • Is there a direct bus between Brunswick East and Essendon in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 32 min.

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

    The 508 bus line goes from Nicholson St/Blyth St (Brunswick East) station near Brunswick East to Moonee Ponds station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till Moonee Ponds station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Brunswick East and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and tram is about 32 min.

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

    Get on the 508 bus from the Nicholson St/Blyth St (Brunswick East) stop near Brunswick East in Melbourne.

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

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

  • When is the last bus from Brunswick East to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The last bus from Brunswick East to Essendon in Melbourne is the Essendon - East Brunswick line. It leaves the Stewart St/Nicholson St (Brunswick East) stop at 19:30.

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

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

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