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

By bus and train

To get from Kilsyth to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 679 bus from Liverpool Rd/Canterbury Rd (Kilsyth South) 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 Flinders Street station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

138minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 679
679
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Liverpool Rd/Canterbury Rd (Kilsyth South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Liverpool Rd/Canterbury Rd (Kilsyth South)
    ID 12043
    1.84 km • 24 min
  • 2
    Bus - 679679
    Wait for bus
    679
    Ringwood
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 21005
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ringwood
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    41 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

By bus, train and tram

To get from Kilsyth to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 679 bus from Liverpool Rd/Canterbury Rd (Kilsyth South) station to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the 59 tram from 1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station to 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

143minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 679
679
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Liverpool Rd/Canterbury Rd (Kilsyth South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Liverpool Rd/Canterbury Rd (Kilsyth South)
    ID 12043
    1.84 km • 24 min
  • 2
    Bus - 679679
    Wait for bus
    679
    Ringwood
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 21005
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ringwood
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17850
    270 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19657
    33 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Kilsyth to Essendon

The distance between Kilsyth, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 46.27 km, which can typically be travelled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kilsyth 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 Kilsyth

Kilsyth is located at Kilsyth, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Charles St/Mt Dandenong Rd (Kilsyth).

Train stations close to Kilsyth:

  • Mooroolbark
  • Croydon

Bus stations close to Kilsyth:

  • Charles St/Mt Dandenong Rd (Kilsyth)
  • Charles St/Durham Rd (Kilsyth)
  • Beatrice St/Durham Rd (Kilsyth)

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

By bus, train and tram

To get from Kilsyth to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 679 bus from Liverpool Rd/Canterbury Rd (Kilsyth South) station to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the 59 tram from 1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station to 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

143minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 679
679
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Liverpool Rd/Canterbury Rd (Kilsyth South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Liverpool Rd/Canterbury Rd (Kilsyth South)
    ID 12043
    1.84 km • 24 min
  • 2
    Bus - 679679
    Wait for bus
    679
    Ringwood
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 21005
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ringwood
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17850
    270 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19657
    33 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using Bus line 679, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 143 minutes, using Bus line 679, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 59.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 18 min.

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

    The 679 bus line goes from Liverpool Rd/Canterbury Rd (Kilsyth South) station near Kilsyth to Ringwood station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Ringwood station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Kilsyth and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 18 min.

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

    Get on the 679 bus from the Liverpool Rd/Canterbury Rd (Kilsyth South) stop near Kilsyth in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Ringwood station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Kilsyth to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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