How to get from Viewbank to Essendon by bus?

From Viewbank to Essendon by bus

To get from Viewbank to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 517 bus from Broadlea Cres/Lower Plenty Rd (Viewbank) station to Midway St/Southern Rd (Heidelberg West) station. Next, take the 903 bus from Midway St/Southern Rd (Heidelberg West) station to Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

64minA$5.30
Bus - 517
517
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Broadlea Cres/Lower Plenty Rd (Viewbank)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Viewbank
  • 2
    Bus - 517517
    Wait for bus
    517
    Northland Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Midway St/Southern Rd (Heidelberg West)
    ID 1935
    21 min
  • 4
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 51775
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Viewbank to Essendon by bus via 517, 250 and 510

To get from Viewbank to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 517 bus from Broadlea Cres/Lower Plenty Rd (Viewbank) station to Oriel Rd/Southern Rd (Heidelberg West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 250 bus and finally take the 510 bus from Victoria Rd/Darebin Rd (Thornbury) station to Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

89minA$5.30
Bus - 517
517
Bus - 250
250
Bus - 510
510
Leaves from Broadlea Cres/Lower Plenty Rd (Viewbank)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Viewbank
  • 2
    Bus - 517517
    Wait for bus
    517
    Northland Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oriel Rd/Southern Rd (Heidelberg West)
    ID 496
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Malahang Reserve/Oriel Rd (Heidelberg West)
    ID 758
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    City (Queen St)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Victoria Rd/Darebin Rd (Thornbury)
    ID 686
    11 min
  • 7
    Bus - 510510
    Wait for bus
    510
    Essendon Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 51773
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Viewbank to Essendon

The distance between Viewbank, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 24.21 km, which can typically be travelled in 64 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Viewbank to Essendon by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Viewbank

Viewbank is located at Viewbank, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is General Store/Lower Plenty Rd (Yallambie).

Train stations close to Viewbank:

  • Macleod
  • Greensborough
  • Rosanna

Bus stations close to Viewbank:

  • General Store/Lower Plenty Rd (Yallambie)
  • Arthur Streeton Dr/Lower Plenty Rd (Yallambie)
  • Grantham Rd/Lower Plenty Rd (Viewbank)

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

Alternative route from Viewbank to Essendon by bus via 517, 250 and 510

To get from Viewbank to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 517 bus from Broadlea Cres/Lower Plenty Rd (Viewbank) station to Oriel Rd/Southern Rd (Heidelberg West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 250 bus and finally take the 510 bus from Victoria Rd/Darebin Rd (Thornbury) station to Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

89minA$5.30
Bus - 517
517
Bus - 250
250
Bus - 510
510
Leaves from Broadlea Cres/Lower Plenty Rd (Viewbank)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Viewbank
  • 2
    Bus - 517517
    Wait for bus
    517
    Northland Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oriel Rd/Southern Rd (Heidelberg West)
    ID 496
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Malahang Reserve/Oriel Rd (Heidelberg West)
    ID 758
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    City (Queen St)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Victoria Rd/Darebin Rd (Thornbury)
    ID 686
    11 min
  • 7
    Bus - 510510
    Wait for bus
    510
    Essendon Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 51773
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 64 minutes, using Bus line 517, Bus line 903.

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

    The alternative route takes 89 minutes, using Bus line 517, Bus line 250, Bus line 510.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 4 min.

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

    The 517 bus line goes from Northland Sc station near Viewbank to Midway St/Southern Rd (Heidelberg West) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Midway St/Southern Rd (Heidelberg West) station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Viewbank and Essendon in Melbourne by bus is about 1 hr 4 min.

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

    Get on the 517 bus from the Northland Sc stop near Viewbank in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Midway St/Southern Rd (Heidelberg West) stop, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Viewbank to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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