How to get from Doncaster to Essendon by bus and tram?

By bus and tram

To get from Doncaster to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 907 bus from Doncaster Park + Ride/Doncaster Rd (Doncaster) station to Elizabeth St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the 59 tram from 3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station to 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

65minA$5.30
Bus - 907
907
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Doncaster Park + Ride/Doncaster Rd (Doncaster)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Doncaster
  • 2
    Bus - 907907
    Wait for bus
    907
    City (King/Lonsdale Sts)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elizabeth St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
    ID 43717
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17852
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19657
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Doncaster to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 907 bus from Doncaster Park + Ride/Doncaster Rd (Doncaster) station to King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Southern Cross station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

62minA$5.30
Bus - 907
907
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Doncaster Park + Ride/Doncaster Rd (Doncaster)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Doncaster
  • 2
    Bus - 907907
    Wait for bus
    907
    City (King/Lonsdale Sts)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
    ID 43718
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    580 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Doncaster to Essendon

The distance between Doncaster, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 23.95 km, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Doncaster to Essendon by bus and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Doncaster

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

Bus stations close to Doncaster:

  • Doncaster Rd/High St (Doncaster)
  • High St/Doncaster Rd (Doncaster)
  • Doncaster Rd/Eastern Fwy on Ramp (Balwyn 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 bus and train

To get from Doncaster to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 907 bus from Doncaster Park + Ride/Doncaster Rd (Doncaster) station to King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Southern Cross station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

62minA$5.30
Bus - 907
907
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Doncaster Park + Ride/Doncaster Rd (Doncaster)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Doncaster
  • 2
    Bus - 907907
    Wait for bus
    907
    City (King/Lonsdale Sts)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
    ID 43718
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    580 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Bus line 907, Bus line 59.

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

    The alternative route takes 62 minutes, using Bus line 907, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 5 min.

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

    The 907 bus line goes from City (King/Lonsdale Sts) station near Doncaster to Elizabeth St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till Elizabeth St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Doncaster and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and tram is about 1 hr 5 min.

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

    Get on the 907 bus from the City (King/Lonsdale Sts) stop near Doncaster in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Elizabeth St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Doncaster to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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