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

From Eildon to Essendon by bus and train

To get from Eildon to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 684 bus from Eildon Sc/Main St station to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Flinders Street Railway Station station to Essendon Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 48 min. The ride fare is A$15.82. The bus and train schedule from Eildon may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Essendon on the Moovit app.

228minA$15.82
Bus - 684
684
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Eildon Sc/Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Eildon
  • 2
    Bus - 684684
    Wait for bus
    684
    Ringwood Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy
    ID 49468
    147 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ringwood Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:RWD
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Flinders Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    130 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 9
    Ride to train station Essendon Railway Station
    Ride to train station
    Essendon Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ESD
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Eildon to Essendon by bus, train and tram

To get from Eildon to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 684 bus from Eildon Sc/Main St station to Lilydale Station/Main St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 59 tram from Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St #1 station to Fletcher St/Napier St #41 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 54 min. The ride fare is A$17.36. The bus and train schedule from Eildon may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Essendon on the Moovit app.

234minA$17.36
Bus - 684
684
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Eildon Sc/Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Eildon
  • 2
    Bus - 684684
    Wait for bus
    684
    Ringwood Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lilydale Station/Main St
    ID 28198
    122 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lilydale Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:LIL
    310 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Flinders Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    58 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St #1
    ID 17850
    230 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Fletcher St/Napier St #41
    ID 19657
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    190 m • 3 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 Eildon to Essendon

The distance between Eildon, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 174.33 km, which can typically be travelled in 228 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Eildon to Essendon by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Eildon to Essendon

To check the bus and train schedule from Eildon to Essendon using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Eildon) and destination (Essendon), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, 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 and train schedules.

Related Routes

From Eildon to Essendon by bus, train and tram

To get from Eildon to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 684 bus from Eildon Sc/Main St station to Lilydale Station/Main St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 59 tram from Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St #1 station to Fletcher St/Napier St #41 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 54 min. The ride fare is A$17.36. The bus and train schedule from Eildon may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Essendon on the Moovit app.

234minA$17.36
Bus - 684
684
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Eildon Sc/Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Eildon
  • 2
    Bus - 684684
    Wait for bus
    684
    Ringwood Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lilydale Station/Main St
    ID 28198
    122 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lilydale Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:LIL
    310 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Flinders Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    58 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St #1
    ID 17850
    230 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Fletcher St/Napier St #41
    ID 19657
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    190 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 228 minutes, using Bus line 684, Train line LILYDALE, Train line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 234 minutes, using Bus line 684, Train line LILYDALE, Tram line 59.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 48 min.

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

    The 684 bus line goes from Ringwood Station station near Eildon to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy station near Essendon in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Eildon and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 48 min.

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

    Get on the 684 bus from the Ringwood Station stop near Eildon in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Eildon to Essendon costs A$15.82.

Popular Routes