How to get from Healesville to Essendon by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Healesville to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 684 bus from Maroondah Hwy/Green St (Healesville) station to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) 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 120 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

120minA$5.30
Bus - 684
684
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Maroondah Hwy/Green St (Healesville)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Healesville
  • 2
    Bus - 684684
    Wait for bus
    684
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 49468
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ringwood
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    37 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 684, LILYDALE and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Healesville to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 684 bus from Maroondah Hwy/Green St (Healesville) station to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) 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 2 hr 20 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

140minA$5.30
Bus - 684
684
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Maroondah Hwy/Green St (Healesville)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Healesville
  • 2
    Bus - 684684
    Wait for bus
    684
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 49468
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ringwood
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    37 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Healesville to Essendon

The distance between Healesville, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 73.42 km, which can typically be travelled in 120 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Healesville 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 Healesville

Healesville is located at Healesville, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Healesville Ps/High St (Healesville).

Bus stations close to Healesville:

  • Healesville Ps/High St (Healesville)
  • Yarra Valley Tourist Railway/Healesville-Kinglake Rd (Healesville)
  • Harker St/Maroondah Hwy (Healesville)

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

Alternative route by bus and train via 684, LILYDALE and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Healesville to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 684 bus from Maroondah Hwy/Green St (Healesville) station to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) 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 2 hr 20 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

140minA$5.30
Bus - 684
684
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Maroondah Hwy/Green St (Healesville)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Healesville
  • 2
    Bus - 684684
    Wait for bus
    684
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 49468
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ringwood
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    37 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Healesville to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 120 minutes, using Bus line 684, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Healesville to Essendon?

    The alternative route takes 140 minutes, using Bus line 684, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 120 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Healesville to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The 684 bus line goes from Melbourne station near Healesville to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Healesville and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 120 min.

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

    Get on the 684 bus from the Melbourne stop near Healesville in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Healesville to Essendon?

    The ride from Healesville to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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