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

By bus and train

To get from Oakleigh South to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 900 bus from Milgate St/North Rd (Oakleigh South) station to Caulfield Railway Station/Sir John Monash Dr (Caulfield East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON 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 24 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

84minA$5.30
Bus - 900
900
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Milgate St/North Rd (Oakleigh South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Oakleigh South
  • 2
    Bus - 900900
    Wait for bus
    900
    Stud Park Sc (Rowville)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Caulfield Railway Station/Sir John Monash Dr (Caulfield East)
    ID 22022
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Caulfield
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    18 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 by bus and train via 630, SANDRINGHAM and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Oakleigh South to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 630 bus from Milgate St/North Rd (Oakleigh South) station to Gardenvale Station/Martin St (Brighton) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SANDRINGHAM 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 37 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

97minA$5.30
Bus - 630
630
Train - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Milgate St/North Rd (Oakleigh South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Oakleigh South
  • 2
    Bus - 630630
    Wait for bus
    630
    Elwood
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gardenvale Station/Martin St (Brighton)
    ID 7150
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gardenvale
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    19 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 Oakleigh South to Essendon

The distance between Oakleigh South, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 29.55 km, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oakleigh South 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 South

Oakleigh South is located at Oakleigh South, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Huntingdale Station/Haughton Rd (Oakleigh).

Train stations close to Oakleigh South:

  • Hughesdale
  • Huntingdale
  • Clayton

Bus stations close to Oakleigh South:

  • Huntingdale Station/Haughton Rd (Oakleigh)
  • Fenton St/North Rd (Huntingdale)
  • Milgate St/North Rd (Oakleigh South)

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 by bus and train via 630, SANDRINGHAM and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Oakleigh South to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 630 bus from Milgate St/North Rd (Oakleigh South) station to Gardenvale Station/Martin St (Brighton) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SANDRINGHAM 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 37 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

97minA$5.30
Bus - 630
630
Train - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Milgate St/North Rd (Oakleigh South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Oakleigh South
  • 2
    Bus - 630630
    Wait for bus
    630
    Elwood
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gardenvale Station/Martin St (Brighton)
    ID 7150
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gardenvale
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    19 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 Oakleigh South to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Bus line 900, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 97 minutes, using Bus line 630, Bus line SANDRINGHAM, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Oakleigh South 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 24 min.

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

    The 900 bus line goes from Stud Park Sc (Rowville) station near Oakleigh South to Caulfield Railway Station/Sir John Monash Dr (Caulfield East) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Caulfield Railway Station/Sir John Monash Dr (Caulfield East) station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Oakleigh South and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 24 min.

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

    Get on the 900 bus from the Stud Park Sc (Rowville) stop near Oakleigh South in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Caulfield Railway Station/Sir John Monash Dr (Caulfield East) station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

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

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

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