How to get from East Bairnsdale to Essendon by bus and train?

From East Bairnsdale to Essendon by bus and train

To get from East Bairnsdale to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 2 bus from Hoddinott St/Lucknow St (East Bairnsdale) station to Bailey (South) St/Princes Hwy (Bairnsdale) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Flinders Street station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 5 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

305minA$21.30
Bus - 2
2
Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Hoddinott St/Lucknow St (East Bairnsdale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    East Bairnsdale
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Bairnsdale
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bailey (South) St/Princes Hwy (Bairnsdale)
    ID 37858
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bairnsdale
    390 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGONMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    226 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From East Bairnsdale to Essendon by bus, train and tram

To get from East Bairnsdale to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 2 bus from Hoddinott St/Lucknow St (East Bairnsdale) station to Bailey (South) St/Princes Hwy (Bairnsdale) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON 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 5 hr 27 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

327minA$21.30
Bus - 2
2
Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Hoddinott St/Lucknow St (East Bairnsdale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    East Bairnsdale
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Bairnsdale
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bailey (South) St/Princes Hwy (Bairnsdale)
    ID 37858
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bairnsdale
    390 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGONMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    226 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
    38 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 East Bairnsdale to Essendon

The distance between East Bairnsdale, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 287.14 km, which can typically be travelled in 305 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Bairnsdale 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 East Bairnsdale

East Bairnsdale is located at East Bairnsdale, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Hoddinott St/Lucknow St (East Bairnsdale).

Train stations close to East Bairnsdale:

  • Bairnsdale

Bus stations close to East Bairnsdale:

  • Hoddinott St/Lucknow St (East Bairnsdale)
  • East Bairnsdale Community Hub/Hoddinott St (East Bairnsdale)
  • Lucknow St/Cameron St (East Bairnsdale)

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

From East Bairnsdale to Essendon by bus, train and tram

To get from East Bairnsdale to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 2 bus from Hoddinott St/Lucknow St (East Bairnsdale) station to Bailey (South) St/Princes Hwy (Bairnsdale) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON 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 5 hr 27 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

327minA$21.30
Bus - 2
2
Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Hoddinott St/Lucknow St (East Bairnsdale)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    East Bairnsdale
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Bairnsdale
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bailey (South) St/Princes Hwy (Bairnsdale)
    ID 37858
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bairnsdale
    390 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGONMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    226 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
    38 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 East Bairnsdale to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 305 minutes, using Bus line 2, Bus line MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from East Bairnsdale to Essendon?

    The alternative route takes 327 minutes, using Bus line 2, Bus line MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON, Bus line 59.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 5 min.

  • Which bus line goes from East Bairnsdale to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The 2 bus line goes from Bairnsdale station near East Bairnsdale to Bailey (South) St/Princes Hwy (Bairnsdale) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Bailey (South) St/Princes Hwy (Bairnsdale) station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between East Bairnsdale and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 5 hr 5 min.

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

    Get on the 2 bus from the Bairnsdale stop near East Bairnsdale in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Bailey (South) St/Princes Hwy (Bairnsdale) station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from East Bairnsdale to Essendon?

    The ride from East Bairnsdale to Essendon costs A$21.30.

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