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

From Burnside to Essendon by bus and train

To get from Burnside to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 426 bus from Caroline Springs Square Sc (Caroline Springs) station to Albion Station/Sydney St (Albion) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from North Melbourne station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

67minA$5.30
Bus - 426
426
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Caroline Springs Square Sc (Caroline Springs)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Burnside
  • 2
    Bus - 426426
    Wait for bus
    426
    Sunshine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Albion Station/Sydney St (Albion)
    ID 1698
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Albion
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    16 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Burnside to Essendon by bus

To get from Burnside to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 215 bus from Caroline Springs Square Sc (Caroline Springs) station to Harvester Rd/Ballarat Rd (Sunshine) station. Next, take the 903 bus from Annastasia Way/Mcintyre Rd (Sunshine North) station to Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (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 - 215
215
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Caroline Springs Square Sc (Caroline Springs)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Burnside
  • 2
    Bus - 215215
    Wait for bus
    215
    Highpoint Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvester Rd/Ballarat Rd (Sunshine)
    ID 11390
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Annastasia Way/Mcintyre Rd (Sunshine North)
    ID 40936
    330 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 51771
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Burnside to Essendon

The distance between Burnside, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 29.6 km, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Burnside 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 Burnside

Burnside is located at Burnside, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Caroline Springs Library/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs).

Train stations close to Burnside:

  • Caroline Springs

Bus stations close to Burnside:

  • Caroline Springs Library/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs)
  • Lake St/Commercial Rd (Caroline Springs)
  • The Crossing/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs)

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 Burnside to Essendon by bus

To get from Burnside to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 215 bus from Caroline Springs Square Sc (Caroline Springs) station to Harvester Rd/Ballarat Rd (Sunshine) station. Next, take the 903 bus from Annastasia Way/Mcintyre Rd (Sunshine North) station to Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (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 - 215
215
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Caroline Springs Square Sc (Caroline Springs)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Burnside
  • 2
    Bus - 215215
    Wait for bus
    215
    Highpoint Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvester Rd/Ballarat Rd (Sunshine)
    ID 11390
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Annastasia Way/Mcintyre Rd (Sunshine North)
    ID 40936
    330 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 51771
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Bus line 426, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 81 minutes, using Bus line 215, Bus line 903.

  • Is there a direct bus between Burnside 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 7 min.

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

    The 426 bus line goes from Sunshine Station station near Burnside to Albion Station/Sydney St (Albion) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Albion Station/Sydney St (Albion) station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Burnside and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 7 min.

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

    Get on the 426 bus from the Sunshine Station stop near Burnside in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Albion Station/Sydney St (Albion) station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Burnside to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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