How to get from Patterson Lakes to Essendon by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Patterson Lakes to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 708 bus from The Parkway/Wells Rd (Patterson Lakes) station to Mordialloc Station/Albert St (Mordialloc) 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 2 hr 3 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

123minA$5.30
Bus - 708
708
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from The Parkway/Wells Rd (Patterson Lakes)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Patterson Lakes
  • 2
    Bus - 708708
    Wait for bus
    708
    Hampton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mordialloc Station/Albert St (Mordialloc)
    ID 17507
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mordialloc
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    44 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 Patterson Lakes to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 708 bus from The Parkway/Wells Rd (Patterson Lakes) station to Mordialloc Station/Albert St (Mordialloc) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON 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 19 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

139minA$5.30
Bus - 708
708
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from The Parkway/Wells Rd (Patterson Lakes)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Patterson Lakes
  • 2
    Bus - 708708
    Wait for bus
    708
    Hampton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mordialloc Station/Albert St (Mordialloc)
    ID 17507
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mordialloc
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    44 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
    33 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 Patterson Lakes to Essendon

The distance between Patterson Lakes, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 45.47 km, which can typically be travelled in 123 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Patterson Lakes 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 Patterson Lakes

Patterson Lakes is located at Patterson Lakes, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is The Parkway/Wells Rd (Patterson Lakes).

Train stations close to Patterson Lakes:

  • Bonbeach
  • Chelsea
  • Carrum

Bus stations close to Patterson Lakes:

  • The Parkway/Wells Rd (Patterson Lakes)
  • Fielding Dr/Wells Rd (Chelsea Heights)
  • Lynne St/Wells Rd (Chelsea Heights)

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 Patterson Lakes to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 708 bus from The Parkway/Wells Rd (Patterson Lakes) station to Mordialloc Station/Albert St (Mordialloc) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON 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 19 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

139minA$5.30
Bus - 708
708
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from The Parkway/Wells Rd (Patterson Lakes)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Patterson Lakes
  • 2
    Bus - 708708
    Wait for bus
    708
    Hampton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mordialloc Station/Albert St (Mordialloc)
    ID 17507
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mordialloc
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    44 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
    33 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 Patterson Lakes to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 123 minutes, using Bus line 708, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Patterson Lakes to Essendon?

    The alternative route takes 139 minutes, using Bus line 708, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 59.

  • Is there a direct bus between Patterson Lakes 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 3 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Patterson Lakes to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The 708 bus line goes from Hampton station near Patterson Lakes to Mordialloc Station/Albert St (Mordialloc) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Mordialloc Station/Albert St (Mordialloc) station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Patterson Lakes and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 3 min.

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

    Get on the 708 bus from the Hampton stop near Patterson Lakes in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Mordialloc Station/Albert St (Mordialloc) station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Patterson Lakes to Essendon?

    The ride from Patterson Lakes to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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