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How to get from Lower Plenty to Essendon by bus and train?

From Lower Plenty to Essendon by bus and train

To get from Lower Plenty to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 901 bus from Bolton St/Main Rd (Eltham) station to Roxburgh Park Station/Thomas Brunton Pde (Roxburgh Park) station. Next, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Roxburgh Park station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

94minA$5.30
Bus - 901
901
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Bolton St/Main Rd (Eltham)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Lower Plenty
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roxburgh Park Station/Thomas Brunton Pde (Roxburgh Park)
    ID 376840
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Roxburgh Park
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Lower Plenty to Essendon by bus

To get from Lower Plenty to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 902 bus from Eltham Lower Park/Main Rd (Eltham) station to Doncaster Sc/Williamsons Rd (Doncaster) station. Next, take the 903 bus from Doncaster Sc/Williamsons Rd (Doncaster) station to Essendon Station/Rose St (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
Walk to bus stationBus - 902
902
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Eltham Lower Park/Main Rd (Eltham)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltham Lower Park/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 47
    530 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Chelsea
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Doncaster Sc/Williamsons Rd (Doncaster)
    ID 19486
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Doncaster Sc/Williamsons Rd (Doncaster)
    ID 19273
    80 m • 2 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
    66 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Lower Plenty to Essendon

The distance between Lower Plenty, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 45.88 km, which can typically be travelled in 94 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lower Plenty 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 Lower Plenty

Lower Plenty is located at Lower Plenty, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Bolton St/Main Rd (Eltham).

Train stations close to Lower Plenty:

  • Montmorency
  • Greensborough
  • Eltham

Bus stations close to Lower Plenty:

  • Bolton St/Main Rd (Eltham)
  • Eltham Lower Park/Main Rd (Eltham)
  • Cressy St/Main Rd (Montmorency)

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)

From Lower Plenty to Essendon by bus

To get from Lower Plenty to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 902 bus from Eltham Lower Park/Main Rd (Eltham) station to Doncaster Sc/Williamsons Rd (Doncaster) station. Next, take the 903 bus from Doncaster Sc/Williamsons Rd (Doncaster) station to Essendon Station/Rose St (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
Walk to bus stationBus - 902
902
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Eltham Lower Park/Main Rd (Eltham)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltham Lower Park/Main Rd (Eltham)
    ID 47
    530 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Chelsea
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Doncaster Sc/Williamsons Rd (Doncaster)
    ID 19486
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Doncaster Sc/Williamsons Rd (Doncaster)
    ID 19273
    80 m • 2 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
    66 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lower Plenty to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 94 minutes, using Bus line 901, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lower Plenty to Essendon?

    The alternative route takes 93 minutes, using Bus line 902, Bus line 903.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 34 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Lower Plenty to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The 901 bus line goes from Melbourne Airport station near Lower Plenty to Roxburgh Park Station/Thomas Brunton Pde (Roxburgh Park) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Roxburgh Park Station/Thomas Brunton Pde (Roxburgh Park) station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Lower Plenty and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 34 min.

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

    Get on the 901 bus from the Melbourne Airport stop near Lower Plenty in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Roxburgh Park Station/Thomas Brunton Pde (Roxburgh Park) station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Lower Plenty to Essendon?

    The ride from Lower Plenty to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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