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

From Portsea to Essendon by bus and train

To get from Portsea to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 788 bus from Point Nepean National Park Entrance/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea) station to Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) 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 3 hr 35 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

215minA$13.84
Bus - 788
788
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Point Nepean National Park Entrance/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Portsea
  • 2
    Bus - 788788
    Wait for bus
    788
    Frankston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21214
    100 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Frankston
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    64 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 Portsea to Essendon by bus, train and tram

To get from Portsea to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 788 bus from Point Nepean National Park Entrance/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea) station to Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) 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 4 hr 5 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

245minA$13.84
Bus - 788
788
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Point Nepean National Park Entrance/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Portsea
  • 2
    Bus - 788788
    Wait for bus
    788
    Frankston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21214
    100 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Frankston
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    64 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 Portsea to Essendon

The distance between Portsea, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 110.99 km, which can typically be travelled in 215 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Portsea 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 Portsea

Portsea is located at Portsea, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Point Nepean National Park Entrance/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea).

Bus stations close to Portsea:

  • Point Nepean National Park Entrance/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea)
  • Delgany Ave/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea)
  • Nepean Pl/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea)

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 Portsea to Essendon by bus, train and tram

To get from Portsea to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 788 bus from Point Nepean National Park Entrance/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea) station to Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) 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 4 hr 5 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

245minA$13.84
Bus - 788
788
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Point Nepean National Park Entrance/Point Nepean Rd (Portsea)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Portsea
  • 2
    Bus - 788788
    Wait for bus
    788
    Frankston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21214
    100 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Frankston
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    64 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 Portsea to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 215 minutes, using Bus line 788, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 245 minutes, using Bus line 788, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 59.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 35 min.

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

    The 788 bus line goes from Frankston station near Portsea to Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Portsea and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 35 min.

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

    Get on the 788 bus from the Frankston stop near Portsea in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Portsea to Essendon costs A$13.84.

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