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

By bus and train

To get from Olinda to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 688 bus from Parsons Lane/Monash Ave (Olinda) station to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) 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 40 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

160minA$5.30
Bus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Parsons Lane/Monash Ave (Olinda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Olinda
  • 2
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Upper Ferntree Gully
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18863
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    56 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 Olinda to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 688 bus from Parsons Lane/Monash Ave (Olinda) station to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) 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 39 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

159minA$5.30
Bus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Parsons Lane/Monash Ave (Olinda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Olinda
  • 2
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Upper Ferntree Gully
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18863
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    56 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
    31 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 Olinda to Essendon

The distance between Olinda, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 57.08 km, which can typically be travelled in 160 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Olinda 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 Olinda

Olinda is located at Olinda, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Parsons Lane/Monash Ave (Olinda).

Bus stations close to Olinda:

  • Parsons Lane/Monash Ave (Olinda)
  • Cuckoo Restaurant/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)
  • Olinda Hall/Olinda-Monbulk Rd (Olinda)

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 Olinda to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 688 bus from Parsons Lane/Monash Ave (Olinda) station to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) 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 39 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

159minA$5.30
Bus - 688
688
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Parsons Lane/Monash Ave (Olinda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Olinda
  • 2
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Upper Ferntree Gully
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18863
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    56 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
    31 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 Olinda to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 160 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 159 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 59.

  • Is there a direct bus between Olinda 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 40 min.

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

    The 688 bus line goes from Upper Ferntree Gully station near Olinda to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Olinda and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 40 min.

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

    Get on the 688 bus from the Upper Ferntree Gully stop near Olinda in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Olinda to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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