How to get from Forest Hill to Essendon by bus?

From Forest Hill to Essendon by bus

To get from Forest Hill to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line: take the 765 bus from Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill) station to Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN from Southern Cross Railway Station station to Essendon Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The bus schedule from Forest Hill may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Essendon on the Moovit app.

65min
Walk to bus stationBus - 765
765
BELGRAVE
765
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)
    ID 21199
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 765765
    Wait for bus
    765
    Box Hill
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)
    ID 40283
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Blackburn Railway Station
    ID Parentvic:rail:BBN
    90 m • 3 min
  • 5
    BELGRAVE765
    Wait for
    BELGRAVE
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 6
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID Parentvic:rail:SSS
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID Parentvic:rail:SSS
    190 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Wait for
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 9
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Essendon Railway Station
    ID Parentvic:rail:ESD
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Forest Hill to Essendon by and bus

To get from Forest Hill to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line: take the 765 bus from Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill) station to Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN from Southern Cross Railway Station station to Essendon Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The bus schedule from Forest Hill may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Essendon on the Moovit app.

72min
Walk to bus stationBus - 765
765
LILYDALE
765
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)
    ID 21199
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 765765
    Wait for bus
    765
    Box Hill
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)
    ID 40283
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Blackburn Railway Station
    ID Parentvic:rail:BBN
    90 m • 3 min
  • 5
    LILYDALE765
    Wait for
    LILYDALE
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 6
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID Parentvic:rail:SSS
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID Parentvic:rail:SSS
    190 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Wait for
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 9
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Essendon Railway Station
    ID Parentvic:rail:ESD
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Forest Hill to Essendon

The distance between Forest Hill, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 30.87 km, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forest Hill to Essendon by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Forest Hill to Essendon

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

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From Forest Hill to Essendon by and bus

To get from Forest Hill to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line: take the 765 bus from Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill) station to Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN from Southern Cross Railway Station station to Essendon Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The bus schedule from Forest Hill may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Essendon on the Moovit app.

72min
Walk to bus stationBus - 765
765
LILYDALE
765
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)
    ID 21199
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 765765
    Wait for bus
    765
    Box Hill
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)
    ID 40283
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Blackburn Railway Station
    ID Parentvic:rail:BBN
    90 m • 3 min
  • 5
    LILYDALE765
    Wait for
    LILYDALE
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 6
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID Parentvic:rail:SSS
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID Parentvic:rail:SSS
    190 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Wait for
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 9
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Essendon Railway Station
    ID Parentvic:rail:ESD
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Forest Hill to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Bus line 765, ,.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Forest Hill to Essendon?

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Bus line 765, ,.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 5 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Forest Hill to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The 765 bus line goes from Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill) station near Forest Hill to Box Hill station. From there you’ll have to take till Box Hill station near Essendon in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Forest Hill and Essendon in Melbourne by bus is about 1 hr 5 min.

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

    Get on the 765 bus from the Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill) stop near Forest Hill in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Box Hill stop, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

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