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

From Forest Hill to Essendon 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 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 BELGRAVE train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Southern Cross station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

66minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 765
765
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 21199
    70 m • 1 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 train station
    Walk to train station
    Blackburn
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    26 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Forest Hill to Essendon by bus and train via 765, LILYDALE 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 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 LILYDALE train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Southern Cross station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

66minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 765
765
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
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 21199
    70 m • 1 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 train station
    Walk to train station
    Blackburn
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    27 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    14 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 30.45 km, which can typically be travelled in 66 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 Deans Wood Rd/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill).

Train stations close to Forest Hill:

  • Nunawading
  • Blackburn

Bus stations close to Forest Hill:

  • Deans Wood Rd/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)
  • Thornhill Dr/Canterbury Rd (Forest Hill)
  • Lagoona Ct/Canterbury Rd (Blackburn)

Public transport stations close to Essendon, Melbourne

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

Train stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon

Bus stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
  • 40-Nicholson St/Fletcher St (Essendon)
  • Salvation Army Church/Buckley St (Essendon)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Forest Hill to Essendon by bus and train via 765, LILYDALE 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 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 LILYDALE train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Southern Cross station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

66minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 765
765
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
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 21199
    70 m • 1 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 train station
    Walk to train station
    Blackburn
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    27 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Bus line 765, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 66 minutes, using Bus line 765, Bus line LILYDALE, 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 6 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 2 train lines till Box Hill 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 6 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 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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