How to get from South Morang to Essendon by bus?

From South Morang to Essendon by bus

To get from South Morang to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 901 bus from Plenty Rd/Mcdonalds Rd (South Morang) station to Roxburgh Park Station/Thomas Brunton Pde (Roxburgh Park) station. Next, take the CRAIGIEBURN from Roxburgh Park Railway Station station to Essendon Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The bus schedule from South Morang may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Essendon on the Moovit app.

62min
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Plenty Rd/Mcdonalds Rd (South Morang)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Plenty Rd/Mcdonalds Rd (South Morang)
    ID 40683
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roxburgh Park Station/Thomas Brunton Pde (Roxburgh Park)
    ID 44038
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Roxburgh Park Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:RXP
    150 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Wait for
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 6
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Essendon Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ESD
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From South Morang to Essendon by bus and tram

To get from South Morang to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one tram line: take the 901 bus from Plenty Rd/Mcdonalds Rd (South Morang) station to Mickleham Rd/Broadmeadows Rd (Gladstone Park) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 902 bus and finally take the 59 tram from 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station to 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is A$5.30. The bus schedule from South Morang may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Essendon on the Moovit app.

88minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Bus - 902
902
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Plenty Rd/Mcdonalds Rd (South Morang)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Plenty Rd/Mcdonalds Rd (South Morang)
    ID 40683
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mickleham Rd/Broadmeadows Rd (Gladstone Park)
    ID 43904
    52 min
  • 4
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Airport West
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 42275
    9 min
  • 6
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 19482
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 8
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19277
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    180 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from South Morang to Essendon

The distance between South Morang, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 30.85 km, which can typically be travelled in 62 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Morang to Essendon by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus timetable from South Morang to Essendon

To check the bus timetable from South Morang to Essendon using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (South Morang) and destination (Essendon), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus timetables.

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From South Morang to Essendon by bus and tram

To get from South Morang to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one tram line: take the 901 bus from Plenty Rd/Mcdonalds Rd (South Morang) station to Mickleham Rd/Broadmeadows Rd (Gladstone Park) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 902 bus and finally take the 59 tram from 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station to 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is A$5.30. The bus schedule from South Morang may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Essendon on the Moovit app.

88minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Bus - 902
902
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Plenty Rd/Mcdonalds Rd (South Morang)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Plenty Rd/Mcdonalds Rd (South Morang)
    ID 40683
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mickleham Rd/Broadmeadows Rd (Gladstone Park)
    ID 43904
    52 min
  • 4
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Airport West
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 42275
    9 min
  • 6
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 19482
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 8
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19277
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    180 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Morang to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 62 minutes, using Bus line 901,.

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

    The alternative route takes 88 minutes, using Bus line 901, Bus line 902, Tram line 59.

  • Is there a direct bus between South Morang and Essendon in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 2 min.

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

    The 901 bus line goes from Plenty Rd/Mcdonalds Rd (South Morang) station near South Morang to Roxburgh Park Station/Thomas Brunton Pde (Roxburgh Park) station. From there you’ll have to take till Roxburgh Park Station/Thomas Brunton Pde (Roxburgh Park) station near Essendon in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Morang to Essendon in Melbourne by bus?

    The total travel time between South Morang and Essendon in Melbourne by bus is about 1 hr 2 min.

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

    Get on the 901 bus from the Plenty Rd/Mcdonalds Rd (South Morang) stop near South Morang in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Roxburgh Park Station/Thomas Brunton Pde (Roxburgh Park) stop, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

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