How to get from Oakleigh East to Essendon by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Oakleigh East to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 733 bus from Ferntree Gully Rd/Clayton Rd (Clayton) station to Mt Waverley Sc/Stephensons Rd (Mount 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 42 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

102minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 733
733
Train - GLEN WAVERLEY
GLEN WAVERLEY
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Ferntree Gully Rd/Clayton Rd (Clayton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ferntree Gully Rd/Clayton Rd (Clayton)
    ID 8372
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 733733
    Wait for bus
    733
    Box Hill
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mt Waverley Sc/Stephensons Rd (Mount Waverley)
    ID 8382
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mount Waverley
    70 m • 1 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
    31 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 Oakleigh East to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one tram line and one train line: take the 733 bus from Ferntree Gully Rd/Clayton Rd (Clayton) station to Burwood Hwy/Middleborough Rd (Burwood) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 75 tram and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Flinders Street station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

102minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 733
733
Tram - 75
75
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Ferntree Gully Rd/Clayton Rd (Clayton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ferntree Gully Rd/Clayton Rd (Clayton)
    ID 8372
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 733733
    Wait for bus
    733
    Box Hill
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Burwood Hwy/Middleborough Rd (Burwood)
    ID 8391
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    66-Middleborough Rd/Burwood Hwy (Burwood)
    ID 21109
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 7575
    Wait for tram
    75
    Central Pier Docklands
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
    ID 18175
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 9
    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 Oakleigh East to Essendon

The distance between Oakleigh East, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 29.83 km, which can typically be travelled in 102 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oakleigh East 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 Oakleigh East

Oakleigh East is located at Oakleigh East, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ferntree Gully Rd/Clayton Rd (Clayton).

Train stations close to Oakleigh East:

  • Clayton
  • Mount Waverley
  • Jordanville

Bus stations close to Oakleigh East:

  • Ferntree Gully Rd/Clayton Rd (Clayton)
  • Ferntree Gully Rd/Clayton Rd (Mount Waverley)
  • Bellerive Ave/Stephensons Rd (Mount Waverley)

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 Oakleigh East to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one tram line and one train line: take the 733 bus from Ferntree Gully Rd/Clayton Rd (Clayton) station to Burwood Hwy/Middleborough Rd (Burwood) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 75 tram and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Flinders Street station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

102minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 733
733
Tram - 75
75
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Ferntree Gully Rd/Clayton Rd (Clayton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ferntree Gully Rd/Clayton Rd (Clayton)
    ID 8372
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 733733
    Wait for bus
    733
    Box Hill
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Burwood Hwy/Middleborough Rd (Burwood)
    ID 8391
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    66-Middleborough Rd/Burwood Hwy (Burwood)
    ID 21109
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 7575
    Wait for tram
    75
    Central Pier Docklands
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
    ID 18175
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 9
    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 Oakleigh East to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 102 minutes, using Bus line 733, Bus line GLEN WAVERLEY, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Oakleigh East to Essendon?

    The alternative route takes 102 minutes, using Bus line 733, Bus line 75, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Oakleigh East 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 42 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Oakleigh East to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The 733 bus line goes from Ferntree Gully Rd/Clayton Rd (Clayton) station near Oakleigh East to Box Hill station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Box Hill station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Oakleigh East and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 42 min.

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

    Get on the 733 bus from the Ferntree Gully Rd/Clayton Rd (Clayton) stop near Oakleigh East in Melbourne.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Oakleigh East to Essendon?

    The ride from Oakleigh East to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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