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How to get from Kingsbury to Essendon by bus and tram?

By bus and tram

To get from Kingsbury to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 86 tram from 59-Preston Cemetery/Plenty Rd (Kingsbury) station to 49-Murray Rd/Plenty Rd (Preston) station. Next, take the 903 bus from Plenty Rd/Murray Rd (Preston) station to Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

58minA$5.30
Tram - 86
86
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from 59-Preston Cemetery/Plenty Rd (Kingsbury)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Kingsbury
  • 2
    Tram - 8686
    Wait for tram
    86
    Waterfront City Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    49-Murray Rd/Plenty Rd (Preston)
    ID 4506
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Plenty Rd/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2279
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 51775
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and tram via 86 and 510

To get from Kingsbury to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 86 tram from 59-Preston Cemetery/Plenty Rd (Kingsbury) station to 38-Clarendon St/High St (Thornbury) station. Next, take the 510 bus from High St/Clarendon St (Thornbury) station to Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

63minA$5.30
Tram - 86
86
Bus - 510
510
Leaves from 59-Preston Cemetery/Plenty Rd (Kingsbury)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Kingsbury
  • 2
    Tram - 8686
    Wait for tram
    86
    Waterfront City Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    38-Clarendon St/High St (Thornbury)
    ID 6107
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    High St/Clarendon St (Thornbury)
    ID 8826
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 510510
    Wait for bus
    510
    Essendon Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 51773
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Kingsbury to Essendon

The distance between Kingsbury, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 17.89 km, which can typically be travelled in 58 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kingsbury to Essendon by bus and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Kingsbury

Kingsbury is located at Kingsbury, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Plenty Rd/Dunne St (Kingsbury).

Bus stations close to Kingsbury:

  • Plenty Rd/Dunne St (Kingsbury)
  • Preston Cemetery/Plenty Rd (Kingsbury)
  • Preston Cemetery/Plenty Rd (Bundoora)

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)

Alternative route by bus and tram via 86 and 510

To get from Kingsbury to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 86 tram from 59-Preston Cemetery/Plenty Rd (Kingsbury) station to 38-Clarendon St/High St (Thornbury) station. Next, take the 510 bus from High St/Clarendon St (Thornbury) station to Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

63minA$5.30
Tram - 86
86
Bus - 510
510
Leaves from 59-Preston Cemetery/Plenty Rd (Kingsbury)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Kingsbury
  • 2
    Tram - 8686
    Wait for tram
    86
    Waterfront City Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    38-Clarendon St/High St (Thornbury)
    ID 6107
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    High St/Clarendon St (Thornbury)
    ID 8826
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 510510
    Wait for bus
    510
    Essendon Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 51773
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 58 minutes, using Bus line 86, Bus line 903.

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

    The alternative route takes 63 minutes, using Bus line 86, Bus line 510.

  • Is there a direct tram between Kingsbury and Essendon in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 58 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Kingsbury to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The 86 tram line goes from Waterfront City Docklands station near Kingsbury to 49-Murray Rd/Plenty Rd (Preston) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 49-Murray Rd/Plenty Rd (Preston) station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Kingsbury and Essendon in Melbourne by tram and bus is about 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Kingsbury to get to Essendon in Melbourne?

    Get on the 86 tram from the Waterfront City Docklands station near Kingsbury in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Kingsbury and Essendon in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the 49-Murray Rd/Plenty Rd (Preston) stop, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

  • How much is the tram fare from Kingsbury to Essendon?

    The ride from Kingsbury to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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