How to get from Cranbourne East - Bal to Essendon by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Cranbourne East - Bal to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 897 bus from Clyde-Five Ways Rd/Berwick-Cranbourne Rd (Clyde) station to Cranbourne Station/Station St (Cranbourne) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRANBOURNE train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Southern Cross station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min.

99min
Bus - 897
897
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Clyde-Five Ways Rd/Berwick-Cranbourne Rd (Clyde)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cranbourne East - Bal
  • 2
    Bus - 897897
    Wait for bus
    897
    Lynbrook Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cranbourne Station/Station St (Cranbourne)
    ID 51331
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cranbourne
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    62 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, train and tram

To get from Cranbourne East - Bal to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 897 bus from Clyde-Five Ways Rd/Berwick-Cranbourne Rd (Clyde) station to Cranbourne Station/Station St (Cranbourne) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRANBOURNE train and finally take the 59 tram from 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station to 41-Fletcher St/Napier 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
Bus - 897
897
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Clyde-Five Ways Rd/Berwick-Cranbourne Rd (Clyde)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cranbourne East - Bal
  • 2
    Bus - 897897
    Wait for bus
    897
    Lynbrook Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cranbourne Station/Station St (Cranbourne)
    ID 51331
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cranbourne
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Melbourne Central
    58 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17854
    130 m • 2 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
    25 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 Cranbourne East - Bal to Essendon

The distance between Cranbourne East - Bal, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 59.91 km, which can typically be travelled in 99 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cranbourne East - Bal 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 Cranbourne East - Bal

Cranbourne East - Bal is located at Cranbourne East - Bal, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Clyde Recreation Reserve/Pattersons Rd (Clyde).

Train stations close to Cranbourne East - Bal:

  • Cranbourne

Bus stations close to Cranbourne East - Bal:

  • Clyde Recreation Reserve/Pattersons Rd (Clyde)
  • Shopping on Clyde/Berwick-Cranbourne Rd (Clyde)
  • Shopping on Clyde/Berwick-Cranbourne Rd (Clyde North)

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, train and tram

To get from Cranbourne East - Bal to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 897 bus from Clyde-Five Ways Rd/Berwick-Cranbourne Rd (Clyde) station to Cranbourne Station/Station St (Cranbourne) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRANBOURNE train and finally take the 59 tram from 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station to 41-Fletcher St/Napier 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
Bus - 897
897
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Clyde-Five Ways Rd/Berwick-Cranbourne Rd (Clyde)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cranbourne East - Bal
  • 2
    Bus - 897897
    Wait for bus
    897
    Lynbrook Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cranbourne Station/Station St (Cranbourne)
    ID 51331
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cranbourne
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Melbourne Central
    58 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17854
    130 m • 2 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
    25 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 Cranbourne East - Bal to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 99 minutes, using Bus line 897, Bus line CRANBOURNE, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cranbourne East - Bal to Essendon?

    The alternative route takes 113 minutes, using Bus line 897, Bus line CRANBOURNE, Bus line 59.

  • Is there a direct bus between Cranbourne East - Bal 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 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cranbourne East - Bal to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The 897 bus line goes from Lynbrook Station station near Cranbourne East - Bal to Cranbourne Station/Station St (Cranbourne) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Cranbourne Station/Station St (Cranbourne) station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Cranbourne East - Bal and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Cranbourne East - Bal to get to Essendon in Melbourne?

    Get on the 897 bus from the Lynbrook Station stop near Cranbourne East - Bal in Melbourne.

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

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

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