How to get from Doreen to Essendon by bus?

From Doreen to Essendon by bus

To get from Doreen to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines: take the 389 bus from Laurimar Town Centre/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen) station to Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 390 bus and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN from Craigieburn Railway Station station to Essendon Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The bus schedule from Doreen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Essendon on the Moovit app.

93min
Walk to bus stationBus - 389
389
Bus - 390
390
CRAIGIEBURN
390
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Laurimar Town Centre/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Laurimar Town Centre/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen)
    ID 46598
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 389389
    Wait for bus
    389
    Mernda Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda)
    ID 51731
    12 min
  • 4
    Bus - 390390
    Wait for bus
    390
    Craigieburn Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Craigieburn Railway Station/Potter St (Craigieburn)
    ID 28495
    39 min
  • 6
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Craigieburn Railway Station
    ID Parentvic:rail:CGB
    290 m • 4 min
  • 7
    CRAIGIEBURN390
    Wait for
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 8
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Essendon Railway Station
    ID Parentvic:rail:ESD
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Doreen to Essendon by and bus

To get from Doreen to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines: take the 389 bus from Laurimar Town Centre/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen) station to Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the and finally take the 510 bus from Clapham St/Normanby Ave (Thornbury) station to Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is A$5.30. The bus schedule from Doreen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Essendon on the Moovit app.

84minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 389
389
MERNDA
389
Bus - 510
510
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Laurimar Town Centre/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Laurimar Town Centre/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen)
    ID 46598
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 389389
    Wait for bus
    389
    Mernda Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda)
    ID 51731
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Mernda Railway Station
    ID Parentvic:rail:MDD
    230 m • 3 min
  • 5
    MERNDA389
    Wait for
    MERNDA
    Flinders Street
  • 6
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Thornbury Railway Station
    ID Parentvic:rail:TBY
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clapham St/Normanby Ave (Thornbury)
    ID 8827
    520 m • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - 510510
    Wait for bus
    510
    Essendon Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 51773
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Doreen to Essendon

The distance between Doreen, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 41.14 km, which can typically be travelled in 93 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Doreen to Essendon by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Doreen to Essendon

To check the bus schedule from Doreen to Essendon using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Doreen) and destination (Essendon), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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From Doreen to Essendon by and bus

To get from Doreen to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines: take the 389 bus from Laurimar Town Centre/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen) station to Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the and finally take the 510 bus from Clapham St/Normanby Ave (Thornbury) station to Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is A$5.30. The bus schedule from Doreen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Essendon on the Moovit app.

84minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 389
389
MERNDA
389
Bus - 510
510
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Laurimar Town Centre/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Laurimar Town Centre/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen)
    ID 46598
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 389389
    Wait for bus
    389
    Mernda Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda)
    ID 51731
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Mernda Railway Station
    ID Parentvic:rail:MDD
    230 m • 3 min
  • 5
    MERNDA389
    Wait for
    MERNDA
    Flinders Street
  • 6
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Thornbury Railway Station
    ID Parentvic:rail:TBY
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clapham St/Normanby Ave (Thornbury)
    ID 8827
    520 m • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - 510510
    Wait for bus
    510
    Essendon Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 51773
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 93 minutes, using Bus line 389, Bus line 390,.

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

    The alternative route takes 84 minutes, using Bus line 389, , Bus line 510.

  • Is there a direct bus between Doreen 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 Doreen to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The 389 bus line goes from Laurimar Town Centre/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen) station near Doreen to Mernda Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Mernda Station station near Essendon in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    Get on the 389 bus from the Laurimar Town Centre/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen) stop near Doreen in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Mernda Station stop, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

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