How to get from The Basin to Essendon by bus and train?

From The Basin to Essendon by bus and train

To get from The Basin to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 755 bus from 1387 Mountain Hwy (The Basin) station to Bayswater Station/Station St (Bayswater) 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 2 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

122minA$5.30
Bus - 755
755
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from 1387 Mountain Hwy (The Basin)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    The Basin
  • 2
    Bus - 755755
    Wait for bus
    755
    Bayswater
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bayswater Station/Station St (Bayswater)
    ID 40182
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bayswater
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    48 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

From The Basin to Essendon by bus, train and tram

To get from The Basin to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 755 bus from 1387 Mountain Hwy (The Basin) station to Bayswater Station/Station St (Bayswater) 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 7 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

127minA$5.30
Bus - 755
755
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from 1387 Mountain Hwy (The Basin)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    The Basin
  • 2
    Bus - 755755
    Wait for bus
    755
    Bayswater
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bayswater Station/Station St (Bayswater)
    ID 40182
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bayswater
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17850
    270 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19657
    33 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from The Basin to Essendon

The distance between The Basin, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 46.45 km, which can typically be travelled in 122 min. Moovit will show you the directions from The Basin 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 The Basin

The Basin is located at The Basin, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 1387 Mountain Hwy (The Basin).

Train stations close to The Basin:

  • Ferntree Gully
  • Boronia

Bus stations close to The Basin:

  • 1387 Mountain Hwy (The Basin)
  • 1403 Mountain Hwy (The Basin)
  • 1383 Mountain Hwy (The Basin)

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

From The Basin to Essendon by bus, train and tram

To get from The Basin to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 755 bus from 1387 Mountain Hwy (The Basin) station to Bayswater Station/Station St (Bayswater) 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 7 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

127minA$5.30
Bus - 755
755
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from 1387 Mountain Hwy (The Basin)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    The Basin
  • 2
    Bus - 755755
    Wait for bus
    755
    Bayswater
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bayswater Station/Station St (Bayswater)
    ID 40182
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bayswater
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17850
    270 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19657
    33 min
  • 10
    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 The Basin to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 122 minutes, using Bus line 755, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from The Basin to Essendon?

    The alternative route takes 127 minutes, using Bus line 755, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 59.

  • Is there a direct bus between The Basin 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 2 min.

  • Which bus line goes from The Basin to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The 755 bus line goes from Bayswater station near The Basin to Bayswater Station/Station St (Bayswater) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Bayswater Station/Station St (Bayswater) station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between The Basin and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 2 min.

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

    Get on the 755 bus from the Bayswater stop near The Basin in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Bayswater Station/Station St (Bayswater) station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from The Basin to Essendon?

    The ride from The Basin to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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