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

From Knoxfield to Essendon by bus and train

To get from Knoxfield to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 901 bus from Centre Rd/Stud Rd (Scoresby) station to Blackburn Station/Railway Rd (Blackburn) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE 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 54 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

114minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Centre Rd/Stud Rd (Scoresby)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Centre Rd/Stud Rd (Scoresby)
    ID 15153
    270 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Blackburn Station/Railway Rd (Blackburn)
    ID 5261
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blackburn
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    32 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

Alternative route from Knoxfield to Essendon by bus and train via 753, GLEN WAVERLEY and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Knoxfield to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 753 bus from Stud Rd/Ferntree Gully Rd (Scoresby) station to Glen Waverley Station/Railway Pde (Glen Waverley) 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 38 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

98minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 753
753
Train - GLEN WAVERLEY
GLEN WAVERLEY
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Stud Rd/Ferntree Gully Rd (Scoresby)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stud Rd/Ferntree Gully Rd (Scoresby)
    ID 13021
    640 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 753753
    Wait for bus
    753
    Glen Waverley
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Glen Waverley Station/Railway Pde (Glen Waverley)
    ID 21019
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glen Waverley
    90 m • 2 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
    35 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 Knoxfield to Essendon

The distance between Knoxfield, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 46.37 km, which can typically be travelled in 114 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Knoxfield 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 Knoxfield

Knoxfield is located at Knoxfield, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Kingsley Cl/Stud Rd (Rowville).

Bus stations close to Knoxfield:

  • Kingsley Cl/Stud Rd (Rowville)
  • Centre Rd/Stud Rd (Knoxfield)
  • Centre Rd/Stud Rd (Scoresby)

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 Knoxfield to Essendon by bus and train via 753, GLEN WAVERLEY and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Knoxfield to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 753 bus from Stud Rd/Ferntree Gully Rd (Scoresby) station to Glen Waverley Station/Railway Pde (Glen Waverley) 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 38 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

98minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 753
753
Train - GLEN WAVERLEY
GLEN WAVERLEY
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Stud Rd/Ferntree Gully Rd (Scoresby)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stud Rd/Ferntree Gully Rd (Scoresby)
    ID 13021
    640 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 753753
    Wait for bus
    753
    Glen Waverley
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Glen Waverley Station/Railway Pde (Glen Waverley)
    ID 21019
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glen Waverley
    90 m • 2 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
    35 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 Knoxfield to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 114 minutes, using Bus line 901, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 98 minutes, using Bus line 753, Bus line GLEN WAVERLEY, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Knoxfield 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 54 min.

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

    The 901 bus line goes from Centre Rd/Stud Rd (Scoresby) station near Knoxfield to Melbourne Airport station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Melbourne Airport station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Knoxfield and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 54 min.

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

    Get on the 901 bus from the Centre Rd/Stud Rd (Scoresby) stop near Knoxfield in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Knoxfield to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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