How to get from Dixons Creek to Essendon by bus and train?

From Dixons Creek to Essendon by bus and train

To get from Dixons Creek to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 685 bus from Tarrawarra Abbey/Healesville-Yarra Glen Rd (Tarrawarra) station to Lilydale Station/West William St (Lilydale) 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 2 hr 16 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

136minA$5.30
Bus - 685
685
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Tarrawarra Abbey/Healesville-Yarra Glen Rd (Tarrawarra)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Dixons Creek
  • 2
    Bus - 685685
    Wait for bus
    685
    Lilydale
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lilydale Station/West William St (Lilydale)
    ID 28195
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lilydale
    220 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    57 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 Dixons Creek to Essendon by bus, train and tram

To get from Dixons Creek to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 685 bus from Tarrawarra Abbey/Healesville-Yarra Glen Rd (Tarrawarra) station to Lilydale Station/West William St (Lilydale) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 59 tram from 1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station to 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

152minA$5.30
Bus - 685
685
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Tarrawarra Abbey/Healesville-Yarra Glen Rd (Tarrawarra)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Dixons Creek
  • 2
    Bus - 685685
    Wait for bus
    685
    Lilydale
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lilydale Station/West William St (Lilydale)
    ID 28195
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lilydale
    220 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    57 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17850
    270 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19657
    33 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Dixons Creek to Essendon

The distance between Dixons Creek, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 67.57 km, which can typically be travelled in 136 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dixons Creek 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 Dixons Creek

Dixons Creek is located at Dixons Creek, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Tarrawarra Abbey/Healesville-Yarra Glen Rd (Tarrawarra).

Bus stations close to Dixons Creek:

  • Tarrawarra Abbey/Healesville-Yarra Glen Rd (Tarrawarra)

Public transport stations close to Essendon, Melbourne

Essendon is located at Essendon, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon).

Train stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon

Bus stations close to Essendon:

  • Raleigh St/Napier St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)

Related Routes

From Dixons Creek to Essendon by bus, train and tram

To get from Dixons Creek to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 685 bus from Tarrawarra Abbey/Healesville-Yarra Glen Rd (Tarrawarra) station to Lilydale Station/West William St (Lilydale) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 59 tram from 1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station to 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

152minA$5.30
Bus - 685
685
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Tarrawarra Abbey/Healesville-Yarra Glen Rd (Tarrawarra)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Dixons Creek
  • 2
    Bus - 685685
    Wait for bus
    685
    Lilydale
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lilydale Station/West William St (Lilydale)
    ID 28195
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lilydale
    220 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    57 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17850
    270 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19657
    33 min
  • 10
    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 Dixons Creek to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 136 minutes, using Bus line 685, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Dixons Creek to Essendon?

    The alternative route takes 152 minutes, using Bus line 685, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 59.

  • Is there a direct bus between Dixons Creek 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 16 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Dixons Creek to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The 685 bus line goes from Lilydale station near Dixons Creek to Lilydale Station/West William St (Lilydale) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Lilydale Station/West William St (Lilydale) station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Dixons Creek and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 16 min.

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

    Get on the 685 bus from the Lilydale stop near Dixons Creek in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Lilydale Station/West William St (Lilydale) station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Dixons Creek to Essendon?

    The ride from Dixons Creek to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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