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

From Heatherton to Essendon by bus and train

To get from Heatherton to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 903 bus from Argus St/Warrigal Rd (Cheltenham) station to Mentone Station/Como Pde (Mentone) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON 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 33 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

93minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Argus St/Warrigal Rd (Cheltenham)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Heatherton
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mentone Station/Como Pde (Mentone)
    ID 19610
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mentone
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    40 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Heatherton to Essendon by bus and train via 903, GLEN WAVERLEY and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Heatherton to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 903 bus from Argus St/Warrigal Rd (Cheltenham) station to Holmesglen Tafe/Warrigal Rd (Chadstone) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GLEN WAVERLEY 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 50 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

110minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Train - GLEN WAVERLEY
GLEN WAVERLEY
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Argus St/Warrigal Rd (Cheltenham)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Heatherton
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Holmesglen Tafe/Warrigal Rd (Chadstone)
    ID 9381
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Holmesglen
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - GLEN WAVERLEYGLEN WAVERLEY
    Wait for train
    GLEN WAVERLEY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    26 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 Heatherton to Essendon

The distance between Heatherton, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 35.76 km, which can typically be travelled in 93 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Heatherton 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 Heatherton

Heatherton is located at Heatherton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Argus St/Warrigal Rd (Cheltenham).

Train stations close to Heatherton:

  • Parkdale Railway Station
  • Mentone
  • Highett

Bus stations close to Heatherton:

  • Argus St/Warrigal Rd (Cheltenham)
  • Farm Rd/Warrigal Rd (Cheltenham)
  • Age St/Warrigal Rd (Cheltenham)

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 from Heatherton to Essendon by bus and train via 903, GLEN WAVERLEY and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Heatherton to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 903 bus from Argus St/Warrigal Rd (Cheltenham) station to Holmesglen Tafe/Warrigal Rd (Chadstone) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GLEN WAVERLEY 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 50 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

110minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Train - GLEN WAVERLEY
GLEN WAVERLEY
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Argus St/Warrigal Rd (Cheltenham)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Heatherton
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Holmesglen Tafe/Warrigal Rd (Chadstone)
    ID 9381
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Holmesglen
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - GLEN WAVERLEYGLEN WAVERLEY
    Wait for train
    GLEN WAVERLEY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    26 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 Heatherton to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 93 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 110 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line GLEN WAVERLEY, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Heatherton 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 33 min.

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

    The 903 bus line goes from Mordialloc station near Heatherton to Mentone Station/Como Pde (Mentone) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Mentone Station/Como Pde (Mentone) station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Heatherton and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 33 min.

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

    Get on the 903 bus from the Mordialloc stop near Heatherton in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Mentone Station/Como Pde (Mentone) station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

  • When is the last bus from Heatherton to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The last bus from Heatherton to Essendon in Melbourne is the Mordialloc - Altona line. It leaves the Argus St/Warrigal Rd (Cheltenham) stop at 17:05.

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

    The ride from Heatherton to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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