How to get from Diggers Rest to Essendon North by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Diggers Rest to Essendon North in Melbourne, take the SUNBURY train from Diggers Rest station to Sunshine station. Next, take the 903 bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station to Madden St/Bulla Rd (Essendon North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

74minA$5.30
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon North
Leaves from Diggers Rest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Diggers Rest
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunshine
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 40947
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madden St/Bulla Rd (Essendon North)
    ID 40941
    40 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essendon North
    Walk to
    Essendon North
    370 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train and tram

To get from Diggers Rest to Essendon North in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one tram line: take the SUNBURY train from Diggers Rest station to North Melbourne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UPFIELD train and finally take the 59 tram from 22-Flemington Bridge Station/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne) station to 48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

74minA$5.30
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon North
Leaves from Diggers Rest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Diggers Rest
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    35 min
  • 4
    Train - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    Upfield
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flemington Bridge
    4 min
  • 6
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    22-Flemington Bridge Station/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne)
    ID 19597
    70 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 8
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon)
    ID 19664
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Essendon North
    Walk to
    Essendon North
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Diggers Rest to Essendon North

The distance between Diggers Rest, Melbourne and Essendon North, Melbourne is approximately 37.82 km, which can typically be travelled in 74 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Diggers Rest to Essendon North 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 Diggers Rest

Diggers Rest is located at Diggers Rest, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Diggers Rest Station/Old Calder Hwy (Diggers Rest).

Bus stations close to Diggers Rest:

  • Diggers Rest Station/Old Calder Hwy (Diggers Rest)
  • Glitter Rd/Welcome Rd (Diggers Rest)
  • Mullock Rd/Welcome Rd (Diggers Rest)

Public transport stations close to Essendon North, Melbourne

Essendon North is located at Essendon North, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon North).

Bus stations close to Essendon North:

  • 48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon North)
  • 48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon)
  • Collins St/Keilor Rd (Essendon)

Related Routes

By train and tram

To get from Diggers Rest to Essendon North in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one tram line: take the SUNBURY train from Diggers Rest station to North Melbourne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UPFIELD train and finally take the 59 tram from 22-Flemington Bridge Station/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne) station to 48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

74minA$5.30
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon North
Leaves from Diggers Rest

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Diggers Rest
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    35 min
  • 4
    Train - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    Upfield
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flemington Bridge
    4 min
  • 6
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    22-Flemington Bridge Station/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne)
    ID 19597
    70 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 8
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon)
    ID 19664
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Essendon North
    Walk to
    Essendon North
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Diggers Rest to Essendon North?

    The fastest way takes 74 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 903.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Diggers Rest to Essendon North?

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line UPFIELD, Bus line 59.

  • Is there a direct train between Diggers Rest and Essendon North in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 14 min.

  • Which train line goes from Diggers Rest to Essendon North in Melbourne?

    The SUNBURY train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Diggers Rest to Sunshine station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Sunshine station near Essendon North in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Diggers Rest and Essendon North in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Diggers Rest to get to Essendon North in Melbourne?

    Get on the SUNBURY train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Diggers Rest in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Diggers Rest and Essendon North in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Sunshine stop, which is closest to Essendon North in Melbourne.

  • When is the last bus from Diggers Rest to Essendon North in Melbourne?

    The last bus from Diggers Rest to Essendon North in Melbourne is the Moonee Ponds - Sunbury line. It leaves the Diggers Rest Station/Old Calder Hwy (Diggers Rest) stop at 19:03.

  • How much is the train fare from Diggers Rest to Essendon North?

    The ride from Diggers Rest to Essendon North costs A$5.30.

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