How to get from Pakenham Upper to Essendon by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Pakenham Upper to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 840 bus from Gembrook Rd/Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Rd (Pakenham Upper) station to Pakenham Station/Station St (Pakenham) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL 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 35 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

155minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 840
840
Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Gembrook Rd/Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Rd (Pakenham Upper)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gembrook Rd/Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Rd (Pakenham Upper)
    ID 44796
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 840840
    Wait for bus
    840
    Pakenham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pakenham Station/Station St (Pakenham)
    ID 3426
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Pakenham
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELLTRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Wait for train
    TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    62 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, train and tram

To get from Pakenham Upper to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 840 bus from Gembrook Rd/Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Rd (Pakenham Upper) station to Pakenham Station/Station St (Pakenham) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL 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 56 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

176minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 840
840
Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Gembrook Rd/Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Rd (Pakenham Upper)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gembrook Rd/Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Rd (Pakenham Upper)
    ID 44796
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 840840
    Wait for bus
    840
    Pakenham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pakenham Station/Station St (Pakenham)
    ID 3426
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Pakenham
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELLTRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Wait for train
    TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    62 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
    34 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 Pakenham Upper to Essendon

The distance between Pakenham Upper, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 77.54 km, which can typically be travelled in 155 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pakenham Upper 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 Pakenham Upper

Pakenham Upper is located at Pakenham Upper, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Gembrook Rd/Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Rd (Pakenham Upper).

Bus stations close to Pakenham Upper:

  • Gembrook Rd/Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Rd (Pakenham Upper)
  • Henry Blackburn Oval/Pakenham Rd (Pakenham Upper)

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 Pakenham Upper to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 840 bus from Gembrook Rd/Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Rd (Pakenham Upper) station to Pakenham Station/Station St (Pakenham) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL 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 56 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

176minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 840
840
Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Gembrook Rd/Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Rd (Pakenham Upper)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gembrook Rd/Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Rd (Pakenham Upper)
    ID 44796
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 840840
    Wait for bus
    840
    Pakenham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pakenham Station/Station St (Pakenham)
    ID 3426
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Pakenham
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELLTRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Wait for train
    TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    62 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
    34 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 Pakenham Upper to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 155 minutes, using Bus line 840, Bus line TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Pakenham Upper to Essendon?

    The alternative route takes 176 minutes, using Bus line 840, Bus line TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL, Bus line 59.

  • Is there a direct bus between Pakenham Upper 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 35 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Pakenham Upper to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The 840 bus line goes from Gembrook Rd/Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Rd (Pakenham Upper) station near Pakenham Upper to Pakenham station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Pakenham station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Pakenham Upper and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 35 min.

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

    Get on the 840 bus from the Gembrook Rd/Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Rd (Pakenham Upper) stop near Pakenham Upper in Melbourne.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Pakenham Upper to Essendon?

    The ride from Pakenham Upper to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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