How to get from Caroline Springs to Essendon by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Caroline Springs to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 418 bus from Commercial Rd/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs) station to Keilor Plains Station/East Esplanade (St Albans) 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 - 418
418
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Commercial Rd/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Caroline Springs
  • 2
    Bus - 418418
    Wait for bus
    418
    St Albans Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Keilor Plains Station/East Esplanade (St Albans)
    ID 21136
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Keilor Plains
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    24 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

Alternative route by bus and train via 418, SUNBURY and 903

To get from Caroline Springs to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 418 bus from Commercial Rd/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs) station to Keilor Plains Station/East Esplanade (St Albans) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the 903 bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station to Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (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
Bus - 418
418
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Commercial Rd/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Caroline Springs
  • 2
    Bus - 418418
    Wait for bus
    418
    St Albans Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Keilor Plains Station/East Esplanade (St Albans)
    ID 21136
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Keilor Plains
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunshine
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 40947
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 51771
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Caroline Springs to Essendon

The distance between Caroline Springs, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 30.53 km, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Caroline Springs 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 Caroline Springs

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

Train stations close to Caroline Springs:

  • Caroline Springs

Bus stations close to Caroline Springs:

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

Alternative route by bus and train via 418, SUNBURY and 903

To get from Caroline Springs to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 418 bus from Commercial Rd/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs) station to Keilor Plains Station/East Esplanade (St Albans) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the 903 bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station to Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (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
Bus - 418
418
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Commercial Rd/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Caroline Springs
  • 2
    Bus - 418418
    Wait for bus
    418
    St Albans Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Keilor Plains Station/East Esplanade (St Albans)
    ID 21136
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Keilor Plains
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunshine
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 40947
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 51771
    34 min
  • 10
    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 Caroline Springs to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Bus line 418, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Caroline Springs to Essendon?

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Bus line 418, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 903.

  • Is there a direct bus between Caroline Springs 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 Caroline Springs to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The 418 bus line goes from St Albans Station station near Caroline Springs to Keilor Plains Station/East Esplanade (St Albans) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Keilor Plains Station/East Esplanade (St Albans) station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

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

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

    Get on the 418 bus from the St Albans Station stop near Caroline Springs in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Keilor Plains Station/East Esplanade (St Albans) station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Caroline Springs to Essendon?

    The ride from Caroline Springs to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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