How to get from Red Hill South to Essendon by bus and train?

From Red Hill South to Essendon by bus and train

To get from Red Hill South to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 782 bus from Thompsons Lane/Frankston-Flinders Rd (Merricks) 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 11 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

191minA$21.30
Bus - 782
782
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Thompsons Lane/Frankston-Flinders Rd (Merricks)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Red Hill South
  • 2
    Bus - 782782
    Wait for bus
    782
    Frankston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21208
    87 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Frankston
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    66 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Red Hill South to Essendon by bus, train and tram

To get from Red Hill South to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 782 bus from Thompsons Lane/Frankston-Flinders Rd (Merricks) 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 3 hr 23 min. The ride fare is A$18.20.

203minA$18.20
Bus - 782
782
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Thompsons Lane/Frankston-Flinders Rd (Merricks)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Red Hill South
  • 2
    Bus - 782782
    Wait for bus
    782
    Frankston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21208
    87 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Frankston
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    66 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
    34 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 Red Hill South to Essendon

The distance between Red Hill South, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 108.32 km, which can typically be travelled in 191 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Red Hill South 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 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 Red Hill South to Essendon by bus, train and tram

To get from Red Hill South to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 782 bus from Thompsons Lane/Frankston-Flinders Rd (Merricks) 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 3 hr 23 min. The ride fare is A$18.20.

203minA$18.20
Bus - 782
782
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Thompsons Lane/Frankston-Flinders Rd (Merricks)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Red Hill South
  • 2
    Bus - 782782
    Wait for bus
    782
    Frankston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21208
    87 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Frankston
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    66 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
    34 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 Red Hill South to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 191 minutes, using Bus line 782, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Red Hill South to Essendon?

    The alternative route takes 203 minutes, using Bus line 782, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 59.

  • Is there a direct bus between Red Hill South 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 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Red Hill South to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The 782 bus line goes from Frankston station near Red Hill South 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 Red Hill South to Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Red Hill South and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Red Hill South to get to Essendon in Melbourne?

    Get on the 782 bus from the Frankston stop near Red Hill South in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Red Hill South 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 Red Hill South to Essendon?

    The ride from Red Hill South to Essendon costs A$21.30.

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