How to get from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Essendon by bus and tram?

From Melbourne Airport - Bal to Essendon by bus and tram

To get from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 478 bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) station to Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station. Next, take the 59 tram from 59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station to 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

33minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 47998
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 478478
    Wait for bus
    478
    Airport West Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 42275
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 19482
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19277
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    180 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Melbourne Airport - Bal to Essendon by bus and train

To get from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 901 bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) station to Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows) station. Next, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Broadmeadows station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

52minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 47997
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows)
    ID 42291
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Broadmeadows
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Essendon

The distance between Melbourne Airport - Bal, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 13.28 km, which can typically be travelled in 33 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Essendon by bus and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Melbourne Airport - Bal

Melbourne Airport - Bal is located at Melbourne Airport - Bal, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport).

Bus stations close to Melbourne Airport - Bal:

  • Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)
  • Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd (Melbourne Airport)
  • Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)

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 Melbourne Airport - Bal to Essendon by bus and train

To get from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 901 bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) station to Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows) station. Next, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Broadmeadows station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

52minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 47997
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows)
    ID 42291
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Broadmeadows
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 33 minutes, using Bus line 478, Bus line 59.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Essendon?

    The alternative route takes 52 minutes, using Bus line 901, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Airport - Bal and Essendon in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 33 min.

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

    The 478 bus line goes from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) station near Melbourne Airport - Bal to Airport West Sc station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till Airport West Sc station near Essendon in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Essendon in Melbourne by bus and tram?

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport - Bal and Essendon in Melbourne by bus and tram is about 33 min.

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

    Get on the 478 bus from the Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) stop near Melbourne Airport - Bal in Melbourne.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Essendon?

    The ride from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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