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

By bus and train

To get from Lysterfield to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 691 bus from Lakesfield Dr/Napoleon Rd (Lysterfield) station to Boronia Station/Erica Ave (Boronia) 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 16 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

136minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 691
691
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Lakesfield Dr/Napoleon Rd (Lysterfield)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lakesfield Dr/Napoleon Rd (Lysterfield)
    ID 15196
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 691691
    Wait for bus
    691
    Boronia
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Boronia Station/Erica Ave (Boronia)
    ID 20999
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Boronia
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    51 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 Lysterfield to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 691 bus from Lakesfield Dr/Napoleon Rd (Lysterfield) station to Boronia Station/Erica Ave (Boronia) 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 21 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

141minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 691
691
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Lakesfield Dr/Napoleon Rd (Lysterfield)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lakesfield Dr/Napoleon Rd (Lysterfield)
    ID 15196
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 691691
    Wait for bus
    691
    Boronia
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Boronia Station/Erica Ave (Boronia)
    ID 20999
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Boronia
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    51 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 Lysterfield to Essendon

The distance between Lysterfield, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 50.39 km, which can typically be travelled in 136 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lysterfield 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 Lysterfield

Lysterfield is located at Lysterfield, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Lakesfield Dr/Napoleon Rd (Lysterfield).

Train stations close to Lysterfield:

  • Upper Ferntree Gully
  • Ferntree Gully

Bus stations close to Lysterfield:

  • Lakesfield Dr/Napoleon Rd (Lysterfield)
  • Sovereign Crest Bvd/Napoleon Rd (Lysterfield)
  • Napoleon Rd/Kelletts Rd (Rowville)

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 Lysterfield to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 691 bus from Lakesfield Dr/Napoleon Rd (Lysterfield) station to Boronia Station/Erica Ave (Boronia) 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 21 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

141minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 691
691
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Lakesfield Dr/Napoleon Rd (Lysterfield)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lakesfield Dr/Napoleon Rd (Lysterfield)
    ID 15196
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 691691
    Wait for bus
    691
    Boronia
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Boronia Station/Erica Ave (Boronia)
    ID 20999
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Boronia
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    51 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 Lysterfield to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 136 minutes, using Bus line 691, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 141 minutes, using Bus line 691, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 59.

  • Is there a direct bus between Lysterfield 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 16 min.

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

    The 691 bus line goes from Lakesfield Dr/Napoleon Rd (Lysterfield) station near Lysterfield to Boronia station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Boronia station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Lysterfield and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 16 min.

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

    Get on the 691 bus from the Lakesfield Dr/Napoleon Rd (Lysterfield) stop near Lysterfield in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Lysterfield to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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