How to get from Park Orchards to Essendon by bus and train?

From Park Orchards to Essendon by bus and train

To get from Park Orchards to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 271 bus from Euston Ave/Park Rd (Park Orchards) station to Blackburn Station/Railway Rd (Blackburn) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE 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 56 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

116minA$5.30
Bus - 271
271
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Euston Ave/Park Rd (Park Orchards)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Park Orchards
  • 2
    Bus - 271271
    Wait for bus
    271
    Box Hill
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Blackburn Station/Railway Rd (Blackburn)
    ID 5261
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blackburn
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    32 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

From Park Orchards to Essendon by bus

To get from Park Orchards to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 271 bus from Euston Ave/Park Rd (Park Orchards) station to Solson Pl/Springvale Rd (Donvale) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 902 bus and finally take the 903 bus from Doncaster Sc/Williamsons Rd (Doncaster) station to Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

112minA$5.30
Bus - 271
271
Bus - 902
902
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Euston Ave/Park Rd (Park Orchards)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Park Orchards
  • 2
    Bus - 271271
    Wait for bus
    271
    Box Hill
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Solson Pl/Springvale Rd (Donvale)
    ID 4116
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Roy St/Springvale Rd (Donvale)
    ID 4312
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Airport West
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Doncaster Sc/Williamsons Rd (Doncaster)
    ID 19273
    16 min
  • 7
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 51775
    60 min
  • 9
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Park Orchards to Essendon

The distance between Park Orchards, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 38.25 km, which can typically be travelled in 116 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Park Orchards 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 Park Orchards

Park Orchards is located at Park Orchards, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Euston Ave/Park Rd (Park Orchards).

Train stations close to Park Orchards:

  • Ringwood

Bus stations close to Park Orchards:

  • Euston Ave/Park Rd (Park Orchards)
  • Dalry Ave/Park Rd (Park Orchards)
  • Craithie Ave/Park Rd (Park Orchards)

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

From Park Orchards to Essendon by bus

To get from Park Orchards to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 271 bus from Euston Ave/Park Rd (Park Orchards) station to Solson Pl/Springvale Rd (Donvale) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 902 bus and finally take the 903 bus from Doncaster Sc/Williamsons Rd (Doncaster) station to Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

112minA$5.30
Bus - 271
271
Bus - 902
902
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Euston Ave/Park Rd (Park Orchards)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Park Orchards
  • 2
    Bus - 271271
    Wait for bus
    271
    Box Hill
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Solson Pl/Springvale Rd (Donvale)
    ID 4116
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Roy St/Springvale Rd (Donvale)
    ID 4312
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Airport West
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Doncaster Sc/Williamsons Rd (Doncaster)
    ID 19273
    16 min
  • 7
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 51775
    60 min
  • 9
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Park Orchards to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 116 minutes, using Bus line 271, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Park Orchards to Essendon?

    The alternative route takes 112 minutes, using Bus line 271, Bus line 902, Bus line 903.

  • Is there a direct bus between Park Orchards 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 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Park Orchards to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The 271 bus line goes from Box Hill station near Park Orchards to Blackburn Station/Railway Rd (Blackburn) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Blackburn Station/Railway Rd (Blackburn) station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Park Orchards and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 56 min.

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

    Get on the 271 bus from the Box Hill stop near Park Orchards in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Blackburn Station/Railway Rd (Blackburn) station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Park Orchards to Essendon?

    The ride from Park Orchards to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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