How to get from Thornton to Essendon North by bus, train and tram?

By bus, train and tram

To get from Thornton to Essendon North in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 684 bus from Taggerty-Thornton Rd/Goulburn Valley Hwy (Thornton) station to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the 59 tram from 1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station to 48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 5 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

245minA$13.84
Bus - 684
684
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon North
Leaves from Taggerty-Thornton Rd/Goulburn Valley Hwy (Thornton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Thornton
  • 2
    Bus - 684684
    Wait for bus
    684
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 49468
    135 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ringwood
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    42 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
    48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon)
    ID 19664
    39 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon North
    Walk to
    Essendon North
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus, train and tram via 684, LILYDALE and 59

To get from Thornton to Essendon North in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 684 bus from Taggerty-Thornton Rd/Goulburn Valley Hwy (Thornton) station to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 59 tram from 1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station to 48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 15 min. The ride fare is A$18.04.

255minA$18.04
Bus - 684
684
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon North
Leaves from Taggerty-Thornton Rd/Goulburn Valley Hwy (Thornton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Thornton
  • 2
    Bus - 684684
    Wait for bus
    684
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 49468
    135 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ringwood
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    42 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
    48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon)
    ID 19664
    39 min
  • 10
    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 Thornton to Essendon North

The distance between Thornton, Melbourne and Essendon North, Melbourne is approximately 162.32 km, which can typically be travelled in 245 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thornton to Essendon North by bus, train 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 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:

  • Mt Alexander Rd/Keilor Rd (Essendon)
  • Royal Ave/Bulla Rd (Essendon North)
  • Collins St/Keilor Rd (Essendon)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus, train and tram via 684, LILYDALE and 59

To get from Thornton to Essendon North in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 684 bus from Taggerty-Thornton Rd/Goulburn Valley Hwy (Thornton) station to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 59 tram from 1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station to 48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 15 min. The ride fare is A$18.04.

255minA$18.04
Bus - 684
684
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon North
Leaves from Taggerty-Thornton Rd/Goulburn Valley Hwy (Thornton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Thornton
  • 2
    Bus - 684684
    Wait for bus
    684
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 49468
    135 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ringwood
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    42 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
    48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon)
    ID 19664
    39 min
  • 10
    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 Thornton to Essendon North?

    The fastest way takes 245 minutes, using Bus line 684, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 59.

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

    The alternative route takes 255 minutes, using Bus line 684, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 59.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 5 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Thornton to Essendon North in Melbourne?

    The 684 bus line goes from Melbourne station near Thornton to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line till Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station near Essendon North in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Thornton to Essendon North in Melbourne by bus, train and tram?

    The total travel time between Thornton and Essendon North in Melbourne by bus, train and tram is about 4 hr 5 min.

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

    Get on the 684 bus from the Melbourne stop near Thornton in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station, which is closest to Essendon North in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus, train and tram fare from Thornton to Essendon North?

    The ride from Thornton to Essendon North costs A$13.84.

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