How to get from Thomastown to Essendon by bus?

From Thomastown to Essendon by bus

To get from Thomastown to Essendon in Melbourne, take the MERNDA from Thomastown Railway Station station to Preston Railway Station station. Next, take the 903 bus from Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston) station to Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The bus schedule from Thomastown may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Essendon on the Moovit app.

66min
Walk toMERNDA
903
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Thomastown Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Thomastown Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:TSN
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    MERNDA903
    Wait for
    MERNDA
    Flinders Street
  • 3
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Preston Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:PRE
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2276
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 51775
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Thomastown to Essendon by and bus

To get from Thomastown to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 902 bus from High St/Mahoneys Rd (Reservoir) station to Gibson St/Camp Rd (Broadmeadows) station. Next, take the CRAIGIEBURN from Broadmeadows Railway Station station to Essendon Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The bus schedule from Thomastown may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Essendon on the Moovit app.

77min
Walk to bus stationBus - 902
902
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from High St/Mahoneys Rd (Reservoir)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    High St/Mahoneys Rd (Reservoir)
    ID 10839
    1.75 km • 23 min
  • 2
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Airport West
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gibson St/Camp Rd (Broadmeadows)
    ID 22643
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Broadmeadows Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BMS
    420 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Wait for
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 6
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Essendon Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ESD
    14 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 Thomastown to Essendon

The distance between Thomastown, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 20.3 km, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thomastown to Essendon by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Thomastown to Essendon

To check the bus schedule from Thomastown to Essendon using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Thomastown) 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 trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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From Thomastown to Essendon by and bus

To get from Thomastown to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 902 bus from High St/Mahoneys Rd (Reservoir) station to Gibson St/Camp Rd (Broadmeadows) station. Next, take the CRAIGIEBURN from Broadmeadows Railway Station station to Essendon Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The bus schedule from Thomastown may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Essendon on the Moovit app.

77min
Walk to bus stationBus - 902
902
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from High St/Mahoneys Rd (Reservoir)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    High St/Mahoneys Rd (Reservoir)
    ID 10839
    1.75 km • 23 min
  • 2
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Airport West
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gibson St/Camp Rd (Broadmeadows)
    ID 22643
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Broadmeadows Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:BMS
    420 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Wait for
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 6
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Essendon Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ESD
    14 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 Thomastown to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using , Bus line 903.

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

    The alternative route takes 77 minutes, using Bus line 902,.

  • Is there a direct between Thomastown and Essendon in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 6 min.

  • Which line goes from Thomastown to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The line goes from Thomastown Railway Station station near Thomastown to Flinders Street station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Flinders Street station near Essendon in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Thomastown and Essendon in Melbourne by bus is about 1 hr 6 min.

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

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

    Get off the at the Flinders Street stop, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

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