How to get from Ferny Creek to Essendon by bus and train?
By bus and train
To get from Ferny Creek to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 688 bus from Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek) station to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Flinders Street station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.
Step by Step
- 1Start from bus stationFerny Creek
- 2Wait for bus688Upper Ferntree Gully
- 3Ride to bus stationUpper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)ID 1886312 min
- 4Walk to train stationUpper Ferntree Gully120 m • 2 min
- 5Wait for trainBELGRAVECity (Flinders Street)
- 6Ride to train stationFlinders Street56 min
- 7Wait for trainCRAIGIEBURNCraigieburn
- 8Ride to train stationEssendon16 min
By bus, train and tram
To get from Ferny Creek to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 688 bus from Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek) station to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the 59 tram from 1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station to 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.
Step by Step
- 1Start from bus stationFerny Creek
- 2Wait for bus688Upper Ferntree Gully
- 3Ride to bus stationUpper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)ID 1886312 min
- 4Walk to train stationUpper Ferntree Gully120 m • 2 min
- 5Wait for trainBELGRAVECity (Flinders Street)
- 6Ride to train stationFlinders Street56 min
- 7Walk to tram station1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)ID 17850270 m • 4 min
- 8Wait for tram59Airport West
- 9Ride to tram station41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)ID 1965733 min
- 10Walk toEssendon160 m • 3 min
Public transport directions from Ferny Creek to Essendon
Public transport stations close to Ferny Creek
Ferny Creek is located at Ferny Creek, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek).
Train stations close to Ferny Creek:
- Belgrave
- Upper Ferntree Gully
- Tecoma
Bus stations close to Ferny Creek:
- Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek)
- Mast Gully Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Ferny Creek)
- Fernbrook Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Ferny Creek)
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)
Related Routes
- Airport West to Essendon
- Altona Meadows to Essendon
- Ascot Vale to Essendon
- Avondale Heights to Essendon
- Baxter to Essendon
- Buxton to Essendon
- Caroline Springs to Essendon
- Deer Park to Essendon
- Diamond Creek to Essendon
- Doreen to Essendon
- Eildon to Essendon
- Eltham to Essendon
- Fairfield to Essendon
- Footscray to Essendon
- Forest Hill to Essendon
- Heidelberg Heights to Essendon
- Jacana to Essendon
- Kings Park to Essendon
- Marysville to Essendon
- Mount Eliza to Essendon
By bus, train and tram
To get from Ferny Creek to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 688 bus from Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd/Old Main Rd (Ferny Creek) station to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the 59 tram from 1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station to 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.
Step by Step
- 1Start from bus stationFerny Creek
- 2Wait for bus688Upper Ferntree Gully
- 3Ride to bus stationUpper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)ID 1886312 min
- 4Walk to train stationUpper Ferntree Gully120 m • 2 min
- 5Wait for trainBELGRAVECity (Flinders Street)
- 6Ride to train stationFlinders Street56 min
- 7Walk to tram station1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)ID 17850270 m • 4 min
- 8Wait for tram59Airport West
- 9Ride to tram station41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)ID 1965733 min
- 10Walk toEssendon160 m • 3 min
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Ferny Creek to Essendon?
The fastest way takes 148 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.
What is the alternative route to get from Ferny Creek to Essendon?
The alternative route takes 154 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 59.
Is there a direct bus between Ferny Creek and Essendon in Melbourne?
No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 28 min.
Which bus line goes from Ferny Creek to Essendon in Melbourne?
The 688 bus line goes from Upper Ferntree Gully station near Ferny Creek to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station near Essendon in Melbourne
How long does it take to travel from Ferny Creek to Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train?
The total travel time between Ferny Creek and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 28 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Ferny Creek to get to Essendon in Melbourne?
Get on the 688 bus from the Upper Ferntree Gully stop near Ferny Creek in Melbourne.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ferny Creek and Essendon in Melbourne?
Get off the bus at the Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.
How much is the bus fare from Ferny Creek to Essendon?
The ride from Ferny Creek to Essendon costs A$5.30.