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How to get from Bundoora to Essendon by bus and tram?

From Bundoora to Essendon by bus and tram

To get from Bundoora to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 86 tram from 71-Rmit/Plenty Rd (Bundoora) station to 49-Murray Rd/Plenty Rd (Preston) station. Next, take the 903 bus from Plenty Rd/Murray Rd (Preston) station to Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

71minA$5.30
Tram - 86
86
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from 71-Rmit/Plenty Rd (Bundoora)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Bundoora
  • 2
    Tram - 8686
    Wait for tram
    86
    Waterfront City Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    49-Murray Rd/Plenty Rd (Preston)
    ID 4506
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Plenty Rd/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2279
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 51775
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Bundoora to Essendon by bus and tram via 86 and 510

To get from Bundoora to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 86 tram from 71-Rmit/Plenty Rd (Bundoora) station to 38-Clarendon St/High St (Thornbury) station. Next, take the 510 bus from High St/Clarendon St (Thornbury) station to Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

75minA$5.30
Tram - 86
86
Bus - 510
510
Leaves from 71-Rmit/Plenty Rd (Bundoora)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Bundoora
  • 2
    Tram - 8686
    Wait for tram
    86
    Waterfront City Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    38-Clarendon St/High St (Thornbury)
    ID 6107
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    High St/Clarendon St (Thornbury)
    ID 8826
    40 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
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Bundoora to Essendon

The distance between Bundoora, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 23.22 km, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bundoora 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 Bundoora

Bundoora is located at Bundoora, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Plenty Rd/Ormond Bvd (Bundoora).

Bus stations close to Bundoora:

  • Plenty Rd/Ormond Bvd (Bundoora)
  • Plenty Rd/Mckimmies Rd (Bundoora)
  • RMIT Bundoora Campus East/Plenty Rd (Bundoora)

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)

Alternative route from Bundoora to Essendon by bus and tram via 86 and 510

To get from Bundoora to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 86 tram from 71-Rmit/Plenty Rd (Bundoora) station to 38-Clarendon St/High St (Thornbury) station. Next, take the 510 bus from High St/Clarendon St (Thornbury) station to Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

75minA$5.30
Tram - 86
86
Bus - 510
510
Leaves from 71-Rmit/Plenty Rd (Bundoora)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Bundoora
  • 2
    Tram - 8686
    Wait for tram
    86
    Waterfront City Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    38-Clarendon St/High St (Thornbury)
    ID 6107
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    High St/Clarendon St (Thornbury)
    ID 8826
    40 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
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Bundoora to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Bus line 86, Bus line 903.

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

    The alternative route takes 75 minutes, using Bus line 86, Bus line 510.

  • Is there a direct tram between Bundoora and Essendon in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 11 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Bundoora to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The 86 tram line goes from Waterfront City Docklands station near Bundoora to 49-Murray Rd/Plenty Rd (Preston) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 49-Murray Rd/Plenty Rd (Preston) station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Bundoora and Essendon in Melbourne by tram and bus is about 1 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Bundoora to get to Essendon in Melbourne?

    Get on the 86 tram from the Waterfront City Docklands station near Bundoora in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Bundoora and Essendon in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the 49-Murray Rd/Plenty Rd (Preston) stop, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

  • How much is the tram fare from Bundoora to Essendon?

    The ride from Bundoora to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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