How to get from Sunbury to Essendon by train?

By train

To get from Sunbury to Essendon in Melbourne, take the SUNBURY train from Sunbury station to North Melbourne station. Next, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from North Melbourne station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

80minA$5.30
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Sunbury

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Sunbury
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    39 min
  • 4
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Sunbury to Essendon in Melbourne, take the SUNBURY train from Sunbury station to Watergardens station. Next, take the 476 bus from Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes) station to Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

95minA$5.30
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 476
476
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Sunbury

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Sunbury
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Watergardens
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes)
    ID 21130
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 476476
    Wait for bus
    476
    Moonee Ponds
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 368546
    62 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Sunbury to Essendon

The distance between Sunbury, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 43.1 km, which can typically be travelled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sunbury to Essendon by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Sunbury

Sunbury is located at Sunbury, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Sunbury Station/Brook St (Sunbury).

Train stations close to Sunbury:

  • Sunbury

Bus stations close to Sunbury:

  • Sunbury Station/Brook St (Sunbury)
  • Sunbury Railway Station (Sunbury)
  • Pasley St/Gap Rd (Sunbury)

Public transport stations close to Essendon, Melbourne

Essendon is located at Essendon, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon).

Train stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon

Bus stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
  • Buckley St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
  • Salvation Army Church/Buckley St (Essendon)

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Sunbury to Essendon in Melbourne, take the SUNBURY train from Sunbury station to Watergardens station. Next, take the 476 bus from Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes) station to Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

95minA$5.30
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 476
476
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Sunbury

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Sunbury
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Watergardens
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes)
    ID 21130
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 476476
    Wait for bus
    476
    Moonee Ponds
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 368546
    62 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Sunbury to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 80 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 95 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 476.

  • Is there a direct train between Sunbury and Essendon in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 20 min.

  • Which train line goes from Sunbury to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The SUNBURY train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Sunbury to North Melbourne station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till North Melbourne station near Essendon in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Sunbury to Essendon in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between Sunbury and Essendon in Melbourne by train is about 1 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Sunbury to get to Essendon in Melbourne?

    Get on the SUNBURY train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Sunbury in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Sunbury and Essendon in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the North Melbourne station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

  • When is the last bus from Sunbury to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The last bus from Sunbury to Essendon in Melbourne is the Moonee Ponds - Sunbury line. It leaves the Sunbury Station/Brook St (Sunbury) stop at 04:50.

  • How much is the train fare from Sunbury to Essendon?

    The ride from Sunbury to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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