How to get from Croydon North to Essendon by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Croydon North to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 670 bus from Clement Cres/Croydon Rd (Croydon) station to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE 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 4 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

124minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 670
670
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Clement Cres/Croydon Rd (Croydon)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clement Cres/Croydon Rd (Croydon)
    ID 10164
    270 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 670670
    Wait for bus
    670
    Ringwood
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 21318
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ringwood
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    41 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

By train

To get from Croydon North to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the LILYDALE train from Croydon station to Ringwood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE 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 51 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

111minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Croydon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Croydon
    1.52 km • 20 min
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    41 min
  • 6
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 7
    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 Croydon North to Essendon

The distance between Croydon North, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 41.33 km, which can typically be travelled in 124 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Croydon North 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 Croydon North

Croydon North is located at Croydon North, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ann St/Croydon Rd (Croydon).

Train stations close to Croydon North:

  • Croydon
  • Mooroolbark

Bus stations close to Croydon North:

  • Ann St/Croydon Rd (Croydon)
  • Warrien Reserve/Warrien Rd (Croydon North)
  • Bonnie View Rd/Maroondah Hwy (Croydon North)

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

By train

To get from Croydon North to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the LILYDALE train from Croydon station to Ringwood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE 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 51 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

111minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Croydon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Croydon
    1.52 km • 20 min
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    41 min
  • 6
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 7
    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 Croydon North to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 124 minutes, using Bus line 670, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Croydon North to Essendon?

    The alternative route takes 111 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Croydon North 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 4 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Croydon North to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The 670 bus line goes from Clement Cres/Croydon Rd (Croydon) station near Croydon North to Ringwood station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Ringwood station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Croydon North and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 4 min.

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

    Get on the 670 bus from the Clement Cres/Croydon Rd (Croydon) stop near Croydon North in Melbourne.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Croydon North to Essendon?

    The ride from Croydon North to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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