How to get from Ravenhall to Essendon by bus?

By bus

To get from Ravenhall to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 400 bus from Remand Centre/Middle Rd (Ravenhall) station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. Next, take the 903 bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station to Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

77minA$5.30
Bus - 400
400
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Remand Centre/Middle Rd (Ravenhall)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ravenhall
  • 2
    Bus - 400400
    Wait for bus
    400
    Sunshine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 22342
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 40947
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 51771
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Ravenhall to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 400 bus from Remand Centre/Middle Rd (Ravenhall) station to Deer Park Station/Mt Derrimut Rd (Deer Park) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Southern Cross station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

69minA$5.30
Bus - 400
400
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Remand Centre/Middle Rd (Ravenhall)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ravenhall
  • 2
    Bus - 400400
    Wait for bus
    400
    Sunshine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Deer Park Station/Mt Derrimut Rd (Deer Park)
    ID 28533
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Deer Park
    210 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    23 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ravenhall to Essendon

The distance between Ravenhall, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 31.41 km, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ravenhall to Essendon by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Ravenhall

Ravenhall is located at Ravenhall, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Agar Dr/Robinsons Rd (Truganina).

Train stations close to Ravenhall:

  • Deer Park

Bus stations close to Ravenhall:

  • Agar Dr/Robinsons Rd (Truganina)
  • Calarco Dr/Robinsons Rd (Truganina)

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 and train

To get from Ravenhall to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 400 bus from Remand Centre/Middle Rd (Ravenhall) station to Deer Park Station/Mt Derrimut Rd (Deer Park) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Southern Cross station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

69minA$5.30
Bus - 400
400
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Remand Centre/Middle Rd (Ravenhall)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ravenhall
  • 2
    Bus - 400400
    Wait for bus
    400
    Sunshine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Deer Park Station/Mt Derrimut Rd (Deer Park)
    ID 28533
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Deer Park
    210 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    23 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Bus line 400, Bus line 903.

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

    The alternative route takes 69 minutes, using Bus line 400, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 17 min.

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

    The 400 bus line goes from Sunshine Station station near Ravenhall to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Ravenhall and Essendon in Melbourne by bus is about 1 hr 17 min.

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

    Get on the 400 bus from the Sunshine Station stop near Ravenhall in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) stop, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Ravenhall to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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