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

By bus and train

To get from Cranbourne to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 760 bus from Cranbourne Station/Station St (Cranbourne) station to Seaford Station/Railway Pde (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 2 hr 13 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

133minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 760
760
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Cranbourne Station/Station St (Cranbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cranbourne Station/Station St (Cranbourne)
    ID 51333
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 760760
    Wait for bus
    760
    Frankston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Seaford Station/Railway Pde (Seaford)
    ID 51827
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Seaford
    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
    59 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 791, FRANKSTON and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Cranbourne to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 791 bus from Cranbourne Station/Station St (Cranbourne) station to Frankston Station/Fletcher Rd (Frankston) 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 41 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

161minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 791
791
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Cranbourne Station/Station St (Cranbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cranbourne Station/Station St (Cranbourne)
    ID 51330
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 791791
    Wait for bus
    791
    Frankston Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frankston Station/Fletcher Rd (Frankston)
    ID 21215
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Frankston
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    64 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 Cranbourne to Essendon

The distance between Cranbourne, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 68.52 km, which can typically be travelled in 133 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cranbourne 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 Cranbourne

Cranbourne is located at Cranbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Bowen St/High St (Cranbourne).

Train stations close to Cranbourne:

  • Merinda Park
  • Cranbourne

Bus stations close to Cranbourne:

  • Bowen St/High St (Cranbourne)
  • Station St/High St (Cranbourne)
  • Canterbury St/Camms Rd (Cranbourne)

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 791, FRANKSTON and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Cranbourne to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 791 bus from Cranbourne Station/Station St (Cranbourne) station to Frankston Station/Fletcher Rd (Frankston) 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 41 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

161minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 791
791
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Cranbourne Station/Station St (Cranbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cranbourne Station/Station St (Cranbourne)
    ID 51330
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 791791
    Wait for bus
    791
    Frankston Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frankston Station/Fletcher Rd (Frankston)
    ID 21215
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Frankston
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    64 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 Cranbourne to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 133 minutes, using Bus line 760, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 161 minutes, using Bus line 791, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Cranbourne and Essendon in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 13 min.

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

    The 760 bus line goes from Cranbourne Station/Station St (Cranbourne) station near Cranbourne to Frankston station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Frankston station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Cranbourne and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 13 min.

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

    Get on the 760 bus from the Cranbourne Station/Station St (Cranbourne) stop near Cranbourne in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Cranbourne to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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