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How to get from Dandenong South to Essendon by bus and train?
By bus and train
To get from Dandenong South to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 828 bus from Allen St/Cheltenham Rd (Dandenong) station to Cheltenham Railway Station/Station Rd (Cheltenham) 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 52 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.
112minA$5.30
828
FRANKSTON
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Allen St/Cheltenham Rd (Dandenong)
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationAllen St/Cheltenham Rd (Dandenong)ID 45457130 m • 2 min
- 2
828Wait for bus828Hampton - 3
Ride to bus stationCheltenham Railway Station/Station Rd (Cheltenham)ID 361534 min - 4Walk to train stationCheltenham90 m • 2 min
- 5FRANKSTONWait for trainFRANKSTONCity (Flinders Street)
- 6Ride to train stationFlinders Street37 min
- 7CRAIGIEBURNWait for trainCRAIGIEBURNCraigieburn
- 8Ride to train stationEssendon16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
By train
To get from Dandenong South to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the PAKENHAM train from Dandenong station to Caulfield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Southern Cross station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.
105minA$5.30
PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Dandenong
Step by Step
- 1Walk to train stationDandenong590 m • 8 min
- 2PAKENHAMWait for trainPAKENHAMCity (Flinders Street)
- 3Ride to train stationCaulfield45 min
- 4PAKENHAMWait for trainPAKENHAMCity (Flinders Street)
- 5Ride to train stationSouthern Cross19 min
- 6CRAIGIEBURNWait for trainCRAIGIEBURNCraigieburn
- 7Ride to train stationEssendon13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transport directions from Dandenong South to Essendon
The distance between Dandenong South, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 45.21 km, which can typically be travelled in 112 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dandenong South 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 Dandenong South
Dandenong South is located at Dandenong South, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Cheltenham Rd/George St (Dandenong).
Train stations close to Dandenong South:
- Yarraman
- Dandenong
- Noble Park
Bus stations close to Dandenong South:
- Cheltenham Rd/George St (Dandenong)
- Keneally St/Cheltenham Rd (Dandenong)
- Allen St/Cheltenham Rd (Dandenong)
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
- Airport West to Essendon
- Altona Meadows to Essendon
- Ascot Vale to Essendon
- Avondale Heights to Essendon
- Baxter to Essendon
- Caroline Springs to Essendon
- Deer Park to Essendon
- Diamond Creek to Essendon
- Doreen to Essendon
- Eltham to Essendon
- Fairfield to Essendon
- Footscray to Essendon
- Forest Hill to Essendon
- Heidelberg Heights to Essendon
- Jacana to Essendon
- Kings Park to Essendon
- Mount Eliza to Essendon
- Narre Warren to Essendon
- Pascoe Vale to Essendon
- Preston to Essendon
By train
To get from Dandenong South to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the PAKENHAM train from Dandenong station to Caulfield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Southern Cross station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.
105minA$5.30
PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Dandenong
Step by Step
- 1Walk to train stationDandenong590 m • 8 min
- 2PAKENHAMWait for trainPAKENHAMCity (Flinders Street)
- 3Ride to train stationCaulfield45 min
- 4PAKENHAMWait for trainPAKENHAMCity (Flinders Street)
- 5Ride to train stationSouthern Cross19 min
- 6CRAIGIEBURNWait for trainCRAIGIEBURNCraigieburn
- 7Ride to train stationEssendon13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Dandenong South to Essendon?
The fastest way takes 112 minutes, using Bus line 828, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.
What is the alternative route to get from Dandenong South to Essendon?
The alternative route takes 105 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.
Is there a direct bus between Dandenong South 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 52 min.
Which bus line goes from Dandenong South to Essendon in Melbourne?
The 828 bus line goes from Allen St/Cheltenham Rd (Dandenong) station near Dandenong South to Hampton station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Hampton station near Essendon in Melbourne
How long does it take to travel from Dandenong South to Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train?
The total travel time between Dandenong South and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 52 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Dandenong South to get to Essendon in Melbourne?
Get on the 828 bus from the Allen St/Cheltenham Rd (Dandenong) stop near Dandenong South in Melbourne.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Dandenong South and Essendon in Melbourne?
Get off the bus at the Hampton station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.
How much is the bus fare from Dandenong South to Essendon?
The ride from Dandenong South to Essendon costs A$5.30.
