How to get from Eltham to Essendon by bus?

From Eltham to Essendon by bus

To get from Eltham to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 513 bus from Eltham Village Shopping Centre/Main Rd (Eltham) station to Penola St/Bell St (Preston) station. Next, take the 903 bus from Penola St/Bell St (Preston) station to Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

88minA$5.30
Bus - 513
513
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Eltham Village Shopping Centre/Main Rd (Eltham)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Eltham
  • 2
    Bus - 513513
    Wait for bus
    513
    Glenroy
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Penola St/Bell St (Preston)
    ID 10042
    49 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
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Eltham to Essendon by and bus

To get from Eltham to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 902 bus from Eltham Village Shopping Centre/Main Rd (Eltham) station to Gibson St/Camp Rd (Broadmeadows) station. Next, take the CRAIGIEBURN from Broadmeadows Railway Station station to Essendon Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min.

93min
Bus - 902
902
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Eltham Village Shopping Centre/Main Rd (Eltham)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Eltham
  • 2
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Airport West
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gibson St/Camp Rd (Broadmeadows)
    ID 22643
    62 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Broadmeadows Railway Station
    ID Parentvic:rail:BMS
    420 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Wait for
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 6
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Essendon Railway Station
    ID Parentvic:rail:ESD
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Eltham to Essendon

The distance between Eltham, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 30.96 km, which can typically be travelled in 88 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Eltham to Essendon by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Eltham to Essendon by and bus

To get from Eltham to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 902 bus from Eltham Village Shopping Centre/Main Rd (Eltham) station to Gibson St/Camp Rd (Broadmeadows) station. Next, take the CRAIGIEBURN from Broadmeadows Railway Station station to Essendon Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min.

93min
Bus - 902
902
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Eltham Village Shopping Centre/Main Rd (Eltham)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Eltham
  • 2
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Airport West
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gibson St/Camp Rd (Broadmeadows)
    ID 22643
    62 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Broadmeadows Railway Station
    ID Parentvic:rail:BMS
    420 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Wait for
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 6
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Essendon Railway Station
    ID Parentvic:rail:ESD
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 88 minutes, using Bus line 513, Bus line 903.

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

    The alternative route takes 93 minutes, using Bus line 902,.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 28 min.

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

    The 513 bus line goes from Glenroy station near Eltham to Penola St/Bell St (Preston) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Penola St/Bell St (Preston) station near Essendon in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Eltham and Essendon in Melbourne by bus is about 1 hr 28 min.

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

    Get on the 513 bus from the Glenroy stop near Eltham in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Penola St/Bell St (Preston) stop, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Eltham to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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