How to get from Saint Helena to Essendon by bus?

By bus

To get from Saint Helena to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 517 bus from Aqueduct Rd/St Helena Rd (St Helena) station to Parry Rd/Ryans Rd (Eltham North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 517 bus and finally take the 903 bus from Midway St/Southern Rd (Heidelberg West) station to Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

107minA$5.30
Bus - 517
517
Bus - 517
517
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Aqueduct Rd/St Helena Rd (St Helena)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Saint Helena
  • 2
    Bus - 517517
    Wait for bus
    517
    St Helena
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parry Rd/Ryans Rd (Eltham North)
    ID 1749
    5 min
  • 4
    Bus - 517517
    Wait for bus
    517
    Northland Sc
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Midway St/Southern Rd (Heidelberg West)
    ID 1935
    48 min
  • 6
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 51775
    30 min
  • 8
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Saint Helena to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 518 bus from Lara Ct/Allumba Dr (St Helena) station to Greensborough Station/Main St (Greensborough) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Flinders Street station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

87minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 518
518
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Lara Ct/Allumba Dr (St Helena)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lara Ct/Allumba Dr (St Helena)
    ID 8327
    810 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 518518
    Wait for bus
    518
    Greensborough
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Greensborough Station/Main St (Greensborough)
    ID 2105
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Greensborough
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    38 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 Saint Helena to Essendon

The distance between Saint Helena, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 35.62 km, which can typically be travelled in 107 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Saint Helena 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 Saint Helena

Saint Helena is located at Saint Helena, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Aqueduct Rd/St Helena Rd (St Helena).

Train stations close to Saint Helena:

  • Montmorency
  • Greensborough
  • Eltham

Bus stations close to Saint Helena:

  • Aqueduct Rd/St Helena Rd (St Helena)
  • St Helena Marketplace/Aqueduct Rd (St Helena)
  • St Helena Rd/Weidlich Rd (St Helena)

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 Saint Helena to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 518 bus from Lara Ct/Allumba Dr (St Helena) station to Greensborough Station/Main St (Greensborough) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Flinders Street station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

87minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 518
518
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Lara Ct/Allumba Dr (St Helena)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lara Ct/Allumba Dr (St Helena)
    ID 8327
    810 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 518518
    Wait for bus
    518
    Greensborough
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Greensborough Station/Main St (Greensborough)
    ID 2105
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Greensborough
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    38 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Saint Helena to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 107 minutes, using Bus line 517, Bus line 517, Bus line 903.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Saint Helena to Essendon?

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Bus line 518, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 47 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Saint Helena to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The 517 bus line goes from St Helena station near Saint Helena to Parry Rd/Ryans Rd (Eltham North) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Parry Rd/Ryans Rd (Eltham North) station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Saint Helena and Essendon in Melbourne by bus is about 1 hr 47 min.

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

    Get on the 517 bus from the St Helena stop near Saint Helena in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Parry Rd/Ryans Rd (Eltham North) stop, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Saint Helena to Essendon?

    The ride from Saint Helena to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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