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

By bus and train

To get from Rye to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 788 bus from Hygeia St/Point Nepean Rd (Rye) 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 15 min. The ride fare is A$12.74.

195minA$12.74
Walk to bus stationBus - 788
788
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Hygeia St/Point Nepean Rd (Rye)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hygeia St/Point Nepean Rd (Rye)
    ID 12685
    100 m • 2 min
  • 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
    79 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

By bus, train and tram

To get from Rye to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 788 bus from Hygeia St/Point Nepean Rd (Rye) 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 44 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

224minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 788
788
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Hygeia St/Point Nepean Rd (Rye)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hygeia St/Point Nepean Rd (Rye)
    ID 12685
    100 m • 2 min
  • 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
    79 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 Rye to Essendon

The distance between Rye, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 95.97 km, which can typically be travelled in 195 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rye 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 Rye

Rye is located at Rye, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Hygeia St/Point Nepean Rd (Rye).

Bus stations close to Rye:

  • Hygeia St/Point Nepean Rd (Rye)
  • Weir St/Point Nepean Rd (Rye)
  • Rye Foreshore Reserve/Point Nepean Rd (Rye)

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, train and tram

To get from Rye to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 788 bus from Hygeia St/Point Nepean Rd (Rye) 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 44 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

224minA$13.84
Walk to bus stationBus - 788
788
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Hygeia St/Point Nepean Rd (Rye)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hygeia St/Point Nepean Rd (Rye)
    ID 12685
    100 m • 2 min
  • 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
    79 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 Rye to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 195 minutes, using Bus line 788, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 224 minutes, using Bus line 788, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 59.

  • Is there a direct bus between Rye 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 15 min.

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

    The 788 bus line goes from Hygeia St/Point Nepean Rd (Rye) station near Rye to Frankston station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Frankston station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Rye and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 3 hr 15 min.

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

    Get on the 788 bus from the Hygeia St/Point Nepean Rd (Rye) stop near Rye in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Frankston station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Rye to Essendon costs A$12.74.

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