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

From Clayton to Essendon by bus and train

To get from Clayton to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 703 bus from Clayton Station/Clayton Rd (Clayton) station to Bentleigh Station/Centre Rd (Bentleigh) 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 19 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

79minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 703
703
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Clayton Station/Clayton Rd (Clayton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clayton Station/Clayton Rd (Clayton)
    ID 51597
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    Middle Brighton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bentleigh Station/Centre Rd (Bentleigh)
    ID 22302
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bentleigh
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    27 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

From Clayton to Essendon by train and tram

To get from Clayton to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one tram line: take the PAKENHAM train from Clayton station to Caulfield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the 59 tram from 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station to 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

106minA$5.30
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Clayton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Clayton
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    45 min
  • 4
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Melbourne Central
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17854
    130 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 8
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19657
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Clayton to Essendon

The distance between Clayton, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 32.31 km, which can typically be travelled in 79 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Clayton 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 Clayton

Clayton is located at Clayton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Clayton Rd/Centre Rd (Clayton).

Train stations close to Clayton:

  • Clayton
  • Huntingdale
  • Westall

Bus stations close to Clayton:

  • Clayton Rd/Centre Rd (Clayton)
  • Clayton Sc/Clayton Rd (Clayton)
  • Monash Medical Centre/Clayton Rd (Clayton)

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 Clayton to Essendon by train and tram

To get from Clayton to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one tram line: take the PAKENHAM train from Clayton station to Caulfield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the 59 tram from 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station to 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

106minA$5.30
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Clayton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Clayton
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    45 min
  • 4
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Melbourne Central
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17854
    130 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 8
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19657
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 79 minutes, using Bus line 703, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 106 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line 59.

  • Is there a direct bus between Clayton 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 19 min.

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

    The 703 bus line goes from Clayton Station/Clayton Rd (Clayton) station near Clayton to Middle Brighton station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Middle Brighton station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Clayton and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 19 min.

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

    Get on the 703 bus from the Clayton Station/Clayton Rd (Clayton) stop near Clayton in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Middle Brighton station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Clayton to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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