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

By bus and train

To get from Templestowe to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 906 bus from Robertswood Cl/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East) station to King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Southern Cross station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

73minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 906
906
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Robertswood Cl/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Robertswood Cl/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East)
    ID 4386
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 906906
    Wait for bus
    906
    City (King/Lonsdale Sts)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
    ID 43718
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    580 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and tram

To get from Templestowe to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 906 bus from Robertswood Cl/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East) station to Elizabeth St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the 59 tram from 3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station to 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

82minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 906
906
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Robertswood Cl/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Robertswood Cl/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East)
    ID 4386
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 906906
    Wait for bus
    906
    City (King/Lonsdale Sts)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elizabeth St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
    ID 43717
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17852
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19657
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Templestowe to Essendon

The distance between Templestowe, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 33.05 km, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Templestowe 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 Templestowe

Templestowe is located at Templestowe, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Serpells Rd/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East).

Bus stations close to Templestowe:

  • Serpells Rd/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East)
  • Robertswood Cl/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East)
  • Deep Creek Anglican Church/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East)

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)

By bus and tram

To get from Templestowe to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 906 bus from Robertswood Cl/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East) station to Elizabeth St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the 59 tram from 3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station to 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

82minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 906
906
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Robertswood Cl/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Robertswood Cl/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East)
    ID 4386
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 906906
    Wait for bus
    906
    City (King/Lonsdale Sts)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elizabeth St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
    ID 43717
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17852
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19657
    30 min
  • 7
    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 Templestowe to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Bus line 906, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 82 minutes, using Bus line 906, Bus line 59.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 min.

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

    The 906 bus line goes from Robertswood Cl/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East) station near Templestowe to City (King/Lonsdale Sts) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till City (King/Lonsdale Sts) station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Templestowe and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 13 min.

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

    Get on the 906 bus from the Robertswood Cl/Blackburn Rd (Doncaster East) stop near Templestowe in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the City (King/Lonsdale Sts) station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Templestowe to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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