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How to get from Eltham North to Essendon by bus?

By bus

To get from Eltham North to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 517 bus from Parry Rd/Ryans Rd (Eltham North) station to Midway St/Southern Rd (Heidelberg West) station. Next, take the 903 bus from Midway St/Southern Rd (Heidelberg West) station to Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

91minA$5.30
Bus - 517
517
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Parry Rd/Ryans Rd (Eltham North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Eltham North
  • 2
    Bus - 517517
    Wait for bus
    517
    Northland Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Midway St/Southern Rd (Heidelberg West)
    ID 1935
    48 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
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Eltham North to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 517 bus from Parry Rd/Ryans Rd (Eltham North) station to Greensborough Station/Main St (Greensborough) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HURSTBRIDGE 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
Bus - 517
517
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Parry Rd/Ryans Rd (Eltham North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Eltham North
  • 2
    Bus - 517517
    Wait for bus
    517
    Northland Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Greensborough Station/Main St (Greensborough)
    ID 2105
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Greensborough
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    38 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 Eltham North to Essendon

The distance between Eltham North, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 33.7 km, which can typically be travelled in 91 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Eltham North 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 Eltham North

Eltham North is located at Eltham North, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Leigh Ct/Parry Rd (Eltham North).

Train stations close to Eltham North:

  • Diamond Creek
  • Eltham
  • Greensborough

Bus stations close to Eltham North:

  • Leigh Ct/Parry Rd (Eltham North)
  • Grevillea Cl/Allendale Rd (Diamond Creek)
  • Sarah Ct/Parry Rd (Eltham North)

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)

By bus and train

To get from Eltham North to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 517 bus from Parry Rd/Ryans Rd (Eltham North) station to Greensborough Station/Main St (Greensborough) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HURSTBRIDGE 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
Bus - 517
517
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Parry Rd/Ryans Rd (Eltham North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Eltham North
  • 2
    Bus - 517517
    Wait for bus
    517
    Northland Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Greensborough Station/Main St (Greensborough)
    ID 2105
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Greensborough
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    38 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 Eltham North to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 91 minutes, using Bus line 517, Bus line 903.

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

    The alternative route takes 93 minutes, using Bus line 517, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 31 min.

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

    The 517 bus line goes from Northland Sc station near Eltham North to Midway St/Southern Rd (Heidelberg West) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Midway St/Southern Rd (Heidelberg West) station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Eltham North and Essendon in Melbourne by bus is about 1 hr 31 min.

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

    Get on the 517 bus from the Northland Sc stop near Eltham North in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Midway St/Southern Rd (Heidelberg West) stop, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Eltham North to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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