How to get from Forest Hill to Essendon by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Forest Hill to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 703 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 BELGRAVE 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 22 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

82minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 703
703
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
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 21200
    310 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    Blackburn
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)
    ID 21010
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blackburn
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    32 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 902, BELGRAVE and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Forest Hill to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 902 bus from Glen Valley Rd/Springvale Rd (Forest Hill) station to Nunawading Railway Station/Springvale Rd (Nunawading) 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 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

92minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 902
902
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Glen Valley Rd/Springvale Rd (Forest Hill)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Glen Valley Rd/Springvale Rd (Forest Hill)
    ID 12522
    860 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Airport West
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nunawading Railway Station/Springvale Rd (Nunawading)
    ID 43414
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Nunawading
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    35 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    16 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 29.8 km, which can typically be travelled in 82 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forest Hill to Essendon by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Forest Hill

Forest Hill is located at Forest Hill, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill).

Train stations close to Forest Hill:

  • Nunawading
  • Blackburn

Bus stations close to Forest Hill:

  • Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)
  • Deans Wood Rd/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)
  • Ottawa Ave/Forest Rd (Blackburn)

Public transport stations close to Essendon, Melbourne

Essendon is located at Essendon, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Raleigh St/Napier St (Essendon).

Train stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon

Bus stations close to Essendon:

  • Raleigh St/Napier St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 902, BELGRAVE and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Forest Hill to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 902 bus from Glen Valley Rd/Springvale Rd (Forest Hill) station to Nunawading Railway Station/Springvale Rd (Nunawading) 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 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

92minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 902
902
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Glen Valley Rd/Springvale Rd (Forest Hill)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Glen Valley Rd/Springvale Rd (Forest Hill)
    ID 12522
    860 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Airport West
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nunawading Railway Station/Springvale Rd (Nunawading)
    ID 43414
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Nunawading
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    35 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 82 minutes, using Bus line 703, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 92 minutes, using Bus line 902, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 22 min.

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

    The 703 bus line goes from Forest Hill Sc/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill) station near Forest Hill to Blackburn station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Blackburn station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Forest Hill and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 22 min.

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

    Get on the 703 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 Blackburn station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Forest Hill to Essendon?

    The ride from Forest Hill to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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