How to get from Yarra Junction to Essendon by bus and train?

From Yarra Junction to Essendon by bus and train

To get from Yarra Junction to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 683 bus from Yarra Junction Post Office/Warburton Hwy (Yarra Junction) station to Lilydale Station/Main St (Lilydale) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE 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 24 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

144minA$5.30
Bus - 683
683
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Yarra Junction Post Office/Warburton Hwy (Yarra Junction)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Yarra Junction
  • 2
    Bus - 683683
    Wait for bus
    683
    Chirnside Park Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lilydale Station/Main St (Lilydale)
    ID 28198
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lilydale
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    57 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 Yarra Junction to Essendon by bus, train and tram

To get from Yarra Junction to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 683 bus from Yarra Junction Post Office/Warburton Hwy (Yarra Junction) station to Lilydale Station/Main St (Lilydale) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE 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 40 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

160minA$5.30
Bus - 683
683
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Yarra Junction Post Office/Warburton Hwy (Yarra Junction)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Yarra Junction
  • 2
    Bus - 683683
    Wait for bus
    683
    Chirnside Park Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lilydale Station/Main St (Lilydale)
    ID 28198
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lilydale
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    57 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 Yarra Junction to Essendon

The distance between Yarra Junction, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 74.12 km, which can typically be travelled in 144 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Yarra Junction 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 Yarra Junction

Yarra Junction is located at Yarra Junction, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Yarra Junction Recreation Reserve/Warburton Hwy (Yarra Junction).

Bus stations close to Yarra Junction:

  • Yarra Junction Recreation Reserve/Warburton Hwy (Yarra Junction)
  • Yarra Junction Post Office/Warburton Hwy (Yarra Junction)
  • Station St/Warburton Hwy (Yarra Junction)

Public transport stations close to Essendon, Melbourne

Essendon is located at Essendon, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 40-Nicholson St/Fletcher St (Essendon).

Train stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon

Bus stations close to Essendon:

  • 40-Nicholson St/Fletcher St (Essendon)
  • Lorraine St/Buckley St (Essendon)
  • St Columba's College/Buckley St (Essendon)

Related Routes

From Yarra Junction to Essendon by bus, train and tram

To get from Yarra Junction to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 683 bus from Yarra Junction Post Office/Warburton Hwy (Yarra Junction) station to Lilydale Station/Main St (Lilydale) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE 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 40 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

160minA$5.30
Bus - 683
683
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Yarra Junction Post Office/Warburton Hwy (Yarra Junction)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Yarra Junction
  • 2
    Bus - 683683
    Wait for bus
    683
    Chirnside Park Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lilydale Station/Main St (Lilydale)
    ID 28198
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lilydale
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    57 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 Yarra Junction to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 144 minutes, using Bus line 683, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Yarra Junction to Essendon?

    The alternative route takes 160 minutes, using Bus line 683, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 59.

  • Is there a direct bus between Yarra Junction 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 24 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Yarra Junction to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The 683 bus line goes from Chirnside Park Sc station near Yarra Junction to Lilydale Station/Main St (Lilydale) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Lilydale Station/Main St (Lilydale) station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Yarra Junction and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 24 min.

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

    Get on the 683 bus from the Chirnside Park Sc stop near Yarra Junction in Melbourne.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Yarra Junction to Essendon?

    The ride from Yarra Junction to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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