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

By bus and train

To get from Plenty to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 901 bus from Howell Rd/Yan Yean Rd (Plenty) station to Roxburgh Park Station/Thomas Brunton Pde (Roxburgh Park) station. Next, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Roxburgh Park station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

91minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Howell Rd/Yan Yean Rd (Plenty)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howell Rd/Yan Yean Rd (Plenty)
    ID 879
    190 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roxburgh Park Station/Thomas Brunton Pde (Roxburgh Park)
    ID 376840
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Roxburgh Park
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 901, MERNDA and 903

To get from Plenty to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 901 bus from Howell Rd/Yan Yean Rd (Plenty) station to South Morang Station/Civic Dr (South Morang) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the 903 bus from Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston) station to Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

83minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Howell Rd/Yan Yean Rd (Plenty)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howell Rd/Yan Yean Rd (Plenty)
    ID 879
    190 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Morang Station/Civic Dr (South Morang)
    ID 46393
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Morang
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2276
    140 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 51775
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Plenty to Essendon

The distance between Plenty, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 36.44 km, which can typically be travelled in 91 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Plenty 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 Plenty

Plenty is located at Plenty, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Howell Rd/Yan Yean Rd (Plenty).

Train stations close to Plenty:

  • Greensborough
  • Diamond Creek

Bus stations close to Plenty:

  • Howell Rd/Yan Yean Rd (Plenty)
  • Sutherland Rd/Yan Yean Rd (Plenty)
  • Yan Yean Rd (Plenty)

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 901, MERNDA and 903

To get from Plenty to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 901 bus from Howell Rd/Yan Yean Rd (Plenty) station to South Morang Station/Civic Dr (South Morang) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the 903 bus from Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston) station to Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

83minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Howell Rd/Yan Yean Rd (Plenty)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howell Rd/Yan Yean Rd (Plenty)
    ID 879
    190 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Morang Station/Civic Dr (South Morang)
    ID 46393
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Morang
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2276
    140 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 51775
    23 min
  • 10
    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 Plenty to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 91 minutes, using Bus line 901, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 83 minutes, using Bus line 901, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 903.

  • Is there a direct bus between Plenty and Essendon in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 31 min.

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

    The 901 bus line goes from Howell Rd/Yan Yean Rd (Plenty) station near Plenty to Melbourne Airport station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Melbourne Airport station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Plenty and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 31 min.

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

    Get on the 901 bus from the Howell Rd/Yan Yean Rd (Plenty) stop near Plenty in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Plenty to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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