How to get from Sassafras to Essendon by bus and train?
By bus and train
To get from Sassafras to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 688 bus from Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras) station to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE 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 34 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationSherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)ID 12546160 m • 3 min
- 2Wait for bus688Upper Ferntree Gully
- 3Ride to bus stationUpper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)ID 1886316 min
- 4Walk to train stationUpper Ferntree Gully120 m • 2 min
- 5Wait for trainBELGRAVECity (Flinders Street)
- 6Ride to train stationFlinders Street56 min
- 7Wait for trainCRAIGIEBURNCraigieburn
- 8Ride to train stationEssendon16 min
By bus, train and tram
To get from Sassafras to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 688 bus from Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras) station to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE 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 2 hr 39 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationSherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)ID 12546160 m • 3 min
- 2Wait for bus688Upper Ferntree Gully
- 3Ride to bus stationUpper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)ID 1886316 min
- 4Walk to train stationUpper Ferntree Gully120 m • 2 min
- 5Wait for trainBELGRAVECity (Flinders Street)
- 6Ride to train stationFlinders Street56 min
- 7Walk to tram station1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)ID 17850270 m • 4 min
- 8Wait for tram59Airport West
- 9Ride to tram station41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)ID 1965733 min
- 10Walk toEssendon160 m • 3 min
Public transport directions from Sassafras to Essendon
Public transport stations close to Sassafras
Sassafras is located at Sassafras, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras).
Train stations close to Sassafras:
- Upwey
Bus stations close to Sassafras:
- Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
- Clarkmont Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
- Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
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
- Airport West to Essendon
- Altona Meadows to Essendon
- Ascot Vale to Essendon
- Avondale Heights to Essendon
- Baxter to Essendon
- Buxton to Essendon
- Caroline Springs to Essendon
- Deer Park to Essendon
- Diamond Creek to Essendon
- Doreen to Essendon
- Eildon to Essendon
- Eltham to Essendon
- Fairfield to Essendon
- Footscray to Essendon
- Forest Hill to Essendon
- Heidelberg Heights to Essendon
- Jacana to Essendon
- Kings Park to Essendon
- Marysville to Essendon
- Mount Eliza to Essendon
By bus, train and tram
To get from Sassafras to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 688 bus from Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras) station to Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE 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 2 hr 39 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationSherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)ID 12546160 m • 3 min
- 2Wait for bus688Upper Ferntree Gully
- 3Ride to bus stationUpper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)ID 1886316 min
- 4Walk to train stationUpper Ferntree Gully120 m • 2 min
- 5Wait for trainBELGRAVECity (Flinders Street)
- 6Ride to train stationFlinders Street56 min
- 7Walk to tram station1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)ID 17850270 m • 4 min
- 8Wait for tram59Airport West
- 9Ride to tram station41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)ID 1965733 min
- 10Walk toEssendon160 m • 3 min
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Sassafras to Essendon?
The fastest way takes 154 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.
What is the alternative route to get from Sassafras to Essendon?
The alternative route takes 159 minutes, using Bus line 688, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 59.
Is there a direct bus between Sassafras 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 34 min.
Which bus line goes from Sassafras to Essendon in Melbourne?
The 688 bus line goes from Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras) station near Sassafras to Upper Ferntree Gully station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Upper Ferntree Gully station near Essendon in Melbourne
How long does it take to travel from Sassafras to Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train?
The total travel time between Sassafras and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 34 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Sassafras to get to Essendon in Melbourne?
Get on the 688 bus from the Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras) stop near Sassafras in Melbourne.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Sassafras and Essendon in Melbourne?
Get off the bus at the Upper Ferntree Gully station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.
How much is the bus fare from Sassafras to Essendon?
The ride from Sassafras to Essendon costs A$5.30.