How to get from Rosebud West to Essendon by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Rosebud West to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 788 bus from Rosebud Hospital/Point Nepean Rd (Capel Sound) 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 2 hr 54 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

174minA$12.74
Bus - 788
788
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Rosebud Hospital/Point Nepean Rd (Capel Sound)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Rosebud West
  • 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
    69 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
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Public transport directions from Rosebud West to Essendon

The distance between Rosebud West, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 91.1 km, which can typically be travelled in 174 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rosebud West 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 Rosebud West

Rosebud West is located at Rosebud West, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Rosebud Hospital/Point Nepean Rd (Capel Sound).

Bus stations close to Rosebud West:

  • Rosebud Hospital/Point Nepean Rd (Capel Sound)
  • Boneo Rd/Point Nepean Rd (Rosebud)
  • Percival St/Point Nepean Rd (Capel Sound)

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)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rosebud West to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 174 minutes, using Bus line 788, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Rosebud West to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The 788 bus line goes from Frankston station near Rosebud West 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 Rosebud West to Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Rosebud West and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 54 min.

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

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

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Rosebud West 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 Rosebud West to Essendon?

    The ride from Rosebud West to Essendon costs A$12.74.

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