How to get from Carrum Downs to Essendon by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Carrum Downs to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 901 bus from Carrum Downs Ret Village/Frankston-Dandenong Rd (Carrum Downs) station to Kananook Station/Wells Rd (Seaford) 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 43 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

103minA$5.30
Bus - 901
901
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Carrum Downs Ret Village/Frankston-Dandenong Rd (Carrum Downs)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Carrum Downs
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kananook Station/Wells Rd (Seaford)
    ID 18866
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kananook
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    62 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 833, FRANKSTON and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Carrum Downs to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 833 bus from Carrum Downs Ret Village/Frankston-Dandenong Rd (Carrum Downs) station to Carrum Station/Station St (Carrum) 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 2 hr 5 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

125minA$5.30
Bus - 833
833
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Carrum Downs Ret Village/Frankston-Dandenong Rd (Carrum Downs)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Carrum Downs
  • 2
    Bus - 833833
    Wait for bus
    833
    Carrum Downs
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carrum Station/Station St (Carrum)
    ID 27836
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Carrum
    320 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    56 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Carrum Downs to Essendon

The distance between Carrum Downs, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 55.17 km, which can typically be travelled in 103 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carrum Downs 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 Carrum Downs

Carrum Downs is located at Carrum Downs, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Wedge Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd (Carrum Downs).

Bus stations close to Carrum Downs:

  • Wedge Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd (Carrum Downs)
  • Queen Beatrix Dr/Frankston-Dandenong Rd (Carrum Downs)
  • Luscombe Ave/Frankston-Dandenong Rd (Carrum Downs)

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 833, FRANKSTON and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Carrum Downs to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 833 bus from Carrum Downs Ret Village/Frankston-Dandenong Rd (Carrum Downs) station to Carrum Station/Station St (Carrum) 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 2 hr 5 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

125minA$5.30
Bus - 833
833
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Carrum Downs Ret Village/Frankston-Dandenong Rd (Carrum Downs)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Carrum Downs
  • 2
    Bus - 833833
    Wait for bus
    833
    Carrum Downs
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carrum Station/Station St (Carrum)
    ID 27836
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Carrum
    320 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    56 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Carrum Downs to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 103 minutes, using Bus line 901, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Carrum Downs to Essendon?

    The alternative route takes 125 minutes, using Bus line 833, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Carrum Downs 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 43 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Carrum Downs to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The 901 bus line goes from Frankston station near Carrum Downs to Kananook Station/Wells Rd (Seaford) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Kananook Station/Wells Rd (Seaford) station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Carrum Downs and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 43 min.

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

    Get on the 901 bus from the Frankston stop near Carrum Downs in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Kananook Station/Wells Rd (Seaford) station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Carrum Downs to Essendon?

    The ride from Carrum Downs to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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