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

By bus and train

To get from Whittlesea to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 382 bus from Walnut St/Church St (Whittlesea) station to Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally 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 30 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

90minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 382
382
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Walnut St/Church St (Whittlesea)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Walnut St/Church St (Whittlesea)
    ID 7739
    1.31 km • 17 min
  • 2
    Bus - 382382
    Wait for bus
    382
    Northland Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd (Mernda)
    ID 51731
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mernda
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2276
    140 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 51775
    21 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and tram

To get from Whittlesea to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one tram line: take the 382 bus from Walnut St/Church St (Whittlesea) station to Browning St/Plenty Rd (Bundoora) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 tram and finally take the 903 bus from Plenty Rd/Murray Rd (Preston) station to Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

113minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 382
382
Tram - 86
86
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Walnut St/Church St (Whittlesea)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Walnut St/Church St (Whittlesea)
    ID 7739
    1.31 km • 17 min
  • 2
    Bus - 382382
    Wait for bus
    382
    Northland Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Browning St/Plenty Rd (Bundoora)
    ID 1775
    58 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    58-Browning St/Plenty Rd (Kingsbury)
    ID 4497
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 8686
    Wait for tram
    86
    Waterfront City Docklands
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    49-Murray Rd/Plenty Rd (Preston)
    ID 4506
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Plenty Rd/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2279
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 51775
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Whittlesea to Essendon

The distance between Whittlesea, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 44.7 km, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Whittlesea 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 Whittlesea

Whittlesea is located at Whittlesea, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Hill St/Yea Rd (Whittlesea).

Bus stations close to Whittlesea:

  • Hill St/Yea Rd (Whittlesea)
  • Fore St/Yea Rd (Whittlesea)
  • Jennifer Ct/Yea Rd (Whittlesea)

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

By bus and tram

To get from Whittlesea to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one tram line: take the 382 bus from Walnut St/Church St (Whittlesea) station to Browning St/Plenty Rd (Bundoora) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 tram and finally take the 903 bus from Plenty Rd/Murray Rd (Preston) station to Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

113minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 382
382
Tram - 86
86
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Walnut St/Church St (Whittlesea)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Walnut St/Church St (Whittlesea)
    ID 7739
    1.31 km • 17 min
  • 2
    Bus - 382382
    Wait for bus
    382
    Northland Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Browning St/Plenty Rd (Bundoora)
    ID 1775
    58 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    58-Browning St/Plenty Rd (Kingsbury)
    ID 4497
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 8686
    Wait for tram
    86
    Waterfront City Docklands
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    49-Murray Rd/Plenty Rd (Preston)
    ID 4506
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Plenty Rd/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2279
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 51775
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Bus line 382, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 903.

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

    The alternative route takes 113 minutes, using Bus line 382, Bus line 86, Bus line 903.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 30 min.

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

    The 382 bus line goes from Walnut St/Church St (Whittlesea) station near Whittlesea to Northland Sc station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Northland Sc station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Whittlesea and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 30 min.

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

    Get on the 382 bus from the Walnut St/Church St (Whittlesea) stop near Whittlesea in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Northland Sc stop, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Whittlesea to Essendon?

    The ride from Whittlesea to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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