How to get from Doreen to Essendon by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Doreen to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 381 bus from Laurimar Sc/Laurimar Bvd (Doreen) station to Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda) 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 33 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

93minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 381
381
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Laurimar Sc/Laurimar Bvd (Doreen)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Laurimar Sc/Laurimar Bvd (Doreen)
    ID 51022
    360 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 381381
    Wait for bus
    381
    Mernda Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda)
    ID 51733
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mernda
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    52 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

Alternative route by bus and train via 388, 390 and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Doreen to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 388 bus from Laurimar Town Centre/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen) station to Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 390 bus and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Craigieburn station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

96minA$5.30
Bus - 388
388
Bus - 390
390
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Laurimar Town Centre/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Doreen
  • 2
    Bus - 388388
    Wait for bus
    388
    Mernda Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda)
    ID 7679
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda)
    ID 51036
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 390390
    Wait for bus
    390
    Craigieburn Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Craigieburn Railway Station/Potter St (Craigieburn)
    ID 28495
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Craigieburn
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 9
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    24 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 45.48 km, which can typically be travelled in 93 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Doreen 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 Doreen

Doreen is located at Doreen, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Morinda Way/Flaxen Hills Rd (Doreen).

Train stations close to Doreen:

  • Mernda

Bus stations close to Doreen:

  • Morinda Way/Flaxen Hills Rd (Doreen)
  • Laurimar Sc/Waterway Bvd (Doreen)
  • Lakeland Dr/Flaxen Hills Rd (Doreen)

Public transport stations close to Essendon, Melbourne

Essendon is located at Essendon, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is St Columba's College/Buckley St (Essendon).

Train stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon

Bus stations close to Essendon:

  • St Columba's College/Buckley St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
  • Buckley St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 388, 390 and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Doreen to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 388 bus from Laurimar Town Centre/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen) station to Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 390 bus and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Craigieburn station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

96minA$5.30
Bus - 388
388
Bus - 390
390
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Laurimar Town Centre/Hazel Glen Dr (Doreen)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Doreen
  • 2
    Bus - 388388
    Wait for bus
    388
    Mernda Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda)
    ID 7679
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Plenty Rd/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda)
    ID 51036
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 390390
    Wait for bus
    390
    Craigieburn Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Craigieburn Railway Station/Potter St (Craigieburn)
    ID 28495
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Craigieburn
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 9
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    24 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 381, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 96 minutes, using Bus line 388, Bus line 390, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

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

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

    The 381 bus line goes from Laurimar Sc/Laurimar Bvd (Doreen) station near Doreen to Mernda Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Mernda Station station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

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

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

    Get on the 381 bus from the Laurimar Sc/Laurimar Bvd (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 station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Doreen to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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