How to get from Preston to Essendon by bus?

From Preston to Essendon by bus

Take one direct bus from Preston to Essendon in Melbourne: take the 903 bus from Gilbert Rd/Bell St station to Essendon Station/Rose St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 34 min. The ride fare is A$5.30. The bus schedule from Preston may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Essendon on the Moovit app.

34minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Gilbert Rd/Bell St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Bell St
    ID 10040
    580 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St
    ID 51775
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Preston to Essendon by bus and tram

To get from Preston to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 11 tram from Cramer St/Gilbert Rd #42 station to Normanby Ave/St Georges Rd #32 station. Next, take the 510 bus from St Georges Rd/Normanby Ave station to Essendon Station/Russell St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is A$5.30. The bus schedule from Preston may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Essendon on the Moovit app.

49minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Bus - 510
510
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Cramer St/Gilbert Rd #42

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Preston
  • 2
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Normanby Ave/St Georges Rd #32
    ID 4470
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Georges Rd/Normanby Ave
    ID 8828
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 510510
    Wait for bus
    510
    Essendon Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St
    ID 51773
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Essendon

The distance between Preston, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 11.68 km, which can typically be travelled in 34 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Essendon by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Preston to Essendon

To check the bus schedule from Preston to Essendon using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Preston) and destination (Essendon), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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From Preston to Essendon by bus and tram

To get from Preston to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 11 tram from Cramer St/Gilbert Rd #42 station to Normanby Ave/St Georges Rd #32 station. Next, take the 510 bus from St Georges Rd/Normanby Ave station to Essendon Station/Russell St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is A$5.30. The bus schedule from Preston may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Essendon on the Moovit app.

49minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Bus - 510
510
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Cramer St/Gilbert Rd #42

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Preston
  • 2
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Normanby Ave/St Georges Rd #32
    ID 4470
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Georges Rd/Normanby Ave
    ID 8828
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 510510
    Wait for bus
    510
    Essendon Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St
    ID 51773
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 34 minutes, using Bus line 903.

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

    The alternative route takes 49 minutes, using Tram line 11, Bus line 510.

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

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Preston to Essendon in Melbourne in 34 min.

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

    The 903 bus line goes from Gilbert Rd/Bell St station near Preston to Altona Station station near Essendon in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Preston to Essendon in Melbourne by bus?

    The total travel time between Preston and Essendon in Melbourne by bus is about 34 min.

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

    Get on the 903 bus from the Gilbert Rd/Bell St stop near Preston in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Altona Station stop, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

  • When is the first bus from Preston to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The first bus from Preston to Essendon in Melbourne is Mordialloc - Altona. It leaves the Gilbert Rd/Bell St stop at 19:25.

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

    The ride from Preston to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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