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

By bus and train

To get from Flowerdale to Essendon in Melbourne, take the MELBOURNE - MANSFIELD VIA YEA bus from Flowerdale Hotel/Whittlesea-Yea Rd (Flowerdale) station to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Southern Cross station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 11 min. The ride fare is A$16.00.

131minA$16.00
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE - MANSFIELD VIA YEA
MELBOURNE - MANSFIELD VIA YEA
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Flowerdale Hotel/Whittlesea-Yea Rd (Flowerdale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Flowerdale Hotel/Whittlesea-Yea Rd (Flowerdale)
    ID 17589
    650 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE - MANSFIELD VIA YEAMELBOURNE - MANSFIELD VIA YEA
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - MANSFIELD VIA YEA
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 20836
    95 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and tram

To get from Flowerdale to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one tram line: take the MELBOURNE - MANSFIELD VIA YEA bus from Flowerdale Hotel/Whittlesea-Yea Rd (Flowerdale) station to Bundoora Rmit/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 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is A$16.00.

138minA$16.00
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE - MANSFIELD VIA YEA
MELBOURNE - MANSFIELD VIA YEA
Tram - 86
86
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Flowerdale Hotel/Whittlesea-Yea Rd (Flowerdale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Flowerdale Hotel/Whittlesea-Yea Rd (Flowerdale)
    ID 17589
    650 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE - MANSFIELD VIA YEAMELBOURNE - MANSFIELD VIA YEA
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - MANSFIELD VIA YEA
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bundoora Rmit/Plenty Rd (Bundoora)
    ID 2690
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    70-Janefield Dr/Plenty Rd (Bundoora)
    ID 4485
    110 m • 2 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
    21 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
    37 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 Flowerdale to Essendon

The distance between Flowerdale, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 82.8 km, which can typically be travelled in 131 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Flowerdale 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 Flowerdale

Flowerdale is located at Flowerdale, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Flowerdale Hotel/Whittlesea-Yea Rd (Flowerdale).

Bus stations close to Flowerdale:

  • Flowerdale Hotel/Whittlesea-Yea Rd (Flowerdale)

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 Flowerdale to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one tram line: take the MELBOURNE - MANSFIELD VIA YEA bus from Flowerdale Hotel/Whittlesea-Yea Rd (Flowerdale) station to Bundoora Rmit/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 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is A$16.00.

138minA$16.00
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE - MANSFIELD VIA YEA
MELBOURNE - MANSFIELD VIA YEA
Tram - 86
86
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Flowerdale Hotel/Whittlesea-Yea Rd (Flowerdale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Flowerdale Hotel/Whittlesea-Yea Rd (Flowerdale)
    ID 17589
    650 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE - MANSFIELD VIA YEAMELBOURNE - MANSFIELD VIA YEA
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - MANSFIELD VIA YEA
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bundoora Rmit/Plenty Rd (Bundoora)
    ID 2690
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    70-Janefield Dr/Plenty Rd (Bundoora)
    ID 4485
    110 m • 2 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
    21 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
    37 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 Flowerdale to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 131 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - MANSFIELD VIA YEA, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 138 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - MANSFIELD VIA YEA, Bus line 86, Bus line 903.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 11 min.

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

    The MELBOURNE - MANSFIELD VIA YEA bus line goes from Flowerdale Hotel/Whittlesea-Yea Rd (Flowerdale) station near Flowerdale to Melbourne station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Melbourne station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Flowerdale and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 2 hr 11 min.

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

    Get on the MELBOURNE - MANSFIELD VIA YEA bus from the Flowerdale Hotel/Whittlesea-Yea Rd (Flowerdale) stop near Flowerdale in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Melbourne station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Flowerdale to Essendon costs A$16.00.

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