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

By bus and train

To get from Waterways to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 902 bus from Princeton Dr/Springvale Rd (Keysborough) station to Edithvale Railway Station/Edithvale Rd (Edithvale) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Flinders Street station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

117minA$5.30
Bus - 902
902
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Princeton Dr/Springvale Rd (Keysborough)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Waterways
  • 2
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Chelsea
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Edithvale Railway Station/Edithvale Rd (Edithvale)
    ID 42763
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Edithvale
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    50 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

Alternative route by bus and train via 902, GLEN WAVERLEY and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Waterways to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 902 bus from Princeton Dr/Springvale Rd (Keysborough) station to Glen Waverley Station/Railway Pde (Glen Waverley) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GLEN WAVERLEY train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Flinders Street station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

120minA$5.30
Bus - 902
902
Train - GLEN WAVERLEY
GLEN WAVERLEY
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Princeton Dr/Springvale Rd (Keysborough)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Waterways
  • 2
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Airport West
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Glen Waverley Station/Railway Pde (Glen Waverley)
    ID 21014
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glen Waverley
    80 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - GLEN WAVERLEYGLEN WAVERLEY
    Wait for train
    GLEN WAVERLEY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    35 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
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Public transport directions from Waterways to Essendon

The distance between Waterways, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 45.25 km, which can typically be travelled in 117 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waterways 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 Waterways

Waterways is located at Waterways, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Princeton Dr/Springvale Rd (Keysborough).

Bus stations close to Waterways:

  • Princeton Dr/Springvale Rd (Keysborough)
  • Keylana Dr/Springvale Rd (Keysborough)
  • Haileybury College/Springvale Rd (Keysborough)

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 by bus and train via 902, GLEN WAVERLEY and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Waterways to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 902 bus from Princeton Dr/Springvale Rd (Keysborough) station to Glen Waverley Station/Railway Pde (Glen Waverley) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GLEN WAVERLEY train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Flinders Street station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

120minA$5.30
Bus - 902
902
Train - GLEN WAVERLEY
GLEN WAVERLEY
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Princeton Dr/Springvale Rd (Keysborough)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Waterways
  • 2
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Airport West
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Glen Waverley Station/Railway Pde (Glen Waverley)
    ID 21014
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glen Waverley
    80 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - GLEN WAVERLEYGLEN WAVERLEY
    Wait for train
    GLEN WAVERLEY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    35 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 117 minutes, using Bus line 902, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 120 minutes, using Bus line 902, Bus line GLEN WAVERLEY, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 57 min.

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

    The 902 bus line goes from Chelsea station near Waterways to Edithvale Railway Station/Edithvale Rd (Edithvale) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Edithvale Railway Station/Edithvale Rd (Edithvale) station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Waterways and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 57 min.

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

    Get on the 902 bus from the Chelsea stop near Waterways in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Edithvale Railway Station/Edithvale Rd (Edithvale) station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Waterways to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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