How to get from Donvale to Essendon by bus?

By bus

To get from Donvale to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 902 bus from Old Warrandyte Rd/Mitcham Rd (Donvale) 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 33 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

93minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 902
902
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Old Warrandyte Rd/Mitcham Rd (Donvale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Old Warrandyte Rd/Mitcham Rd (Donvale)
    ID 4345
    80 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Airport West
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Doncaster Sc/Williamsons Rd (Doncaster)
    ID 19273
    15 min
  • 4
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 51775
    66 min
  • 6
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Donvale to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 907 bus from Old Warrandyte Rd/Mitcham Rd (Donvale) station to Johnston St/Hoddle St (Abbotsford) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA 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 10 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

70minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 907
907
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Old Warrandyte Rd/Mitcham Rd (Donvale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Old Warrandyte Rd/Mitcham Rd (Donvale)
    ID 4345
    80 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 907907
    Wait for bus
    907
    City (King/Lonsdale Sts)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Johnston St/Hoddle St (Abbotsford)
    ID 1293
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Victoria Park
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    9 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Donvale to Essendon

The distance between Donvale, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 31.33 km, which can typically be travelled in 93 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Donvale 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 Donvale

Donvale is located at Donvale, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Old Warrandyte Rd/Mitcham Rd (Donvale).

Train stations close to Donvale:

  • Mitcham
  • Nunawading
  • Blackburn

Bus stations close to Donvale:

  • Old Warrandyte Rd/Mitcham Rd (Donvale)
  • Tunstall Rd/Doncaster Rd (Doncaster East)
  • Tunstall Square Sc/Doncaster Rd (Doncaster East)

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 Donvale to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 907 bus from Old Warrandyte Rd/Mitcham Rd (Donvale) station to Johnston St/Hoddle St (Abbotsford) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA 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 10 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

70minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 907
907
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Old Warrandyte Rd/Mitcham Rd (Donvale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Old Warrandyte Rd/Mitcham Rd (Donvale)
    ID 4345
    80 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 907907
    Wait for bus
    907
    City (King/Lonsdale Sts)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Johnston St/Hoddle St (Abbotsford)
    ID 1293
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Victoria Park
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    9 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 93 minutes, using Bus line 902, Bus line 903.

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

    The alternative route takes 70 minutes, using Bus line 907, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 33 min.

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

    The 902 bus line goes from Old Warrandyte Rd/Mitcham Rd (Donvale) station near Donvale to Airport West station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Airport West station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Donvale and Essendon in Melbourne by bus is about 1 hr 33 min.

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

    Get on the 902 bus from the Old Warrandyte Rd/Mitcham Rd (Donvale) stop near Donvale in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Airport West stop, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Donvale to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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