Skip to main content

How to get from Doncaster East to Essendon by bus?

By bus

To get from Doncaster East to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 305 bus from The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East) station to Doncaster Sc/Williamsons Rd (Doncaster) station. Next, take the 903 bus from Doncaster Sc/Williamsons Rd (Doncaster) station to Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

86minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 305
305
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East)
    ID 44913
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    City (King/Lonsdale Sts)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Doncaster Sc/Williamsons Rd (Doncaster)
    ID 19483
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Doncaster Sc/Williamsons Rd (Doncaster)
    ID 19273
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 51775
    66 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 905 and 903

To get from Doncaster East to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 905 bus from The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East) station to Manningham Rd/Thompsons Rd (Templestowe Lower) station. Next, take the 903 bus from Thompsons Rd/Manningham Rd (Bulleen) station to Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

82minA$5.30
Bus - 905
905
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Doncaster East
  • 2
    Bus - 905905
    Wait for bus
    905
    City (King/Lonsdale Sts)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Manningham Rd/Thompsons Rd (Templestowe Lower)
    ID 5540
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thompsons Rd/Manningham Rd (Bulleen)
    ID 5541
    220 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 51775
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Melbourne.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transport directions from Doncaster East to Essendon

The distance between Doncaster East, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 33.6 km, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Doncaster East to Essendon by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Doncaster East

Doncaster East is located at Doncaster East, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East).

Bus stations close to Doncaster East:

  • The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East)
  • Andersons Creek Rd/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East)
  • Thomas Hardy Dr/Blackburn Rd (Templestowe)

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)

Alternative route by bus via 905 and 903

To get from Doncaster East to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 905 bus from The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East) station to Manningham Rd/Thompsons Rd (Templestowe Lower) station. Next, take the 903 bus from Thompsons Rd/Manningham Rd (Bulleen) station to Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

82minA$5.30
Bus - 905
905
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Doncaster East
  • 2
    Bus - 905905
    Wait for bus
    905
    City (King/Lonsdale Sts)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Manningham Rd/Thompsons Rd (Templestowe Lower)
    ID 5540
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thompsons Rd/Manningham Rd (Bulleen)
    ID 5541
    220 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 51775
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Bus line 305, Bus line 903.

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

    The alternative route takes 82 minutes, using Bus line 905, Bus line 903.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 26 min.

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

    The 305 bus line goes from The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East) station near Doncaster East to City (King/Lonsdale Sts) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till City (King/Lonsdale Sts) station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Doncaster East and Essendon in Melbourne by bus is about 1 hr 26 min.

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

    Get on the 305 bus from the The Pines Sc/Reynolds Rd (Doncaster East) stop near Doncaster East in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the City (King/Lonsdale Sts) stop, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Doncaster East to Essendon costs A$5.30.

Live arrivals, timetables, maps