How to get from Croydon to Essendon West by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Croydon to Essendon West in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LILYDALE train from Croydon station to Ringwood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the 903 bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) station to Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

152minA$5.30
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 903
903
Leaves from Croydon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Croydon
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Box Hill
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill)
    ID 19649
    140 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
    Ride to bus station
    Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
    ID 6167
    96 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 380, BELGRAVE and 903

To get from Croydon to Essendon West in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 380 bus from Croydon Ps/Kent Ave (Croydon) station to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the 903 bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) station to Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

164minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 380
380
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 903
903
Leaves from Croydon Ps/Kent Ave (Croydon)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Croydon Ps/Kent Ave (Croydon)
    ID 14381
    190 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 380380
    Wait for bus
    380
    Ringwood Loop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 21269
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ringwood
    80 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Box Hill
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill)
    ID 19649
    140 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
    Ride to bus station
    Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
    ID 6167
    96 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Croydon to Essendon West

The distance between Croydon, Melbourne and Essendon West, Melbourne is approximately 50.16 km, which can typically be travelled in 152 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Croydon to Essendon West 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 Croydon

Croydon is located at Croydon, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon).

Train stations close to Croydon:

  • Ringwood East
  • Mooroolbark

Bus stations close to Croydon:

  • Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon)
  • Croydon Station/Wicklow Ave (Croydon)
  • Croydon Ps/Kent Ave (Croydon)

Public transport stations close to Essendon West, Melbourne

Essendon West is located at Essendon West, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Rosehill Rd/Garnet St (Niddrie).

Bus stations close to Essendon West:

  • Rosehill Rd/Garnet St (Niddrie)
  • Hoffmans Rd/Buckley St (Aberfeldie)
  • Hoffmans Rd/Buckley St (Essendon West)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 380, BELGRAVE and 903

To get from Croydon to Essendon West in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 380 bus from Croydon Ps/Kent Ave (Croydon) station to Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the 903 bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill) station to Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

164minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 380
380
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 903
903
Leaves from Croydon Ps/Kent Ave (Croydon)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Croydon Ps/Kent Ave (Croydon)
    ID 14381
    190 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 380380
    Wait for bus
    380
    Ringwood Loop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy (Ringwood)
    ID 21269
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ringwood
    80 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Box Hill
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Box Hill Bus Station/Station St (Box Hill)
    ID 19649
    140 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
    Ride to bus station
    Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
    ID 6167
    96 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Croydon to Essendon West?

    The fastest way takes 152 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 903.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Croydon to Essendon West?

    The alternative route takes 164 minutes, using Bus line 380, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 903.

  • Is there a direct train between Croydon and Essendon West?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 32 min.

  • Which train line goes from Croydon to Essendon West?

    The LILYDALE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Croydon in Croydon to Ringwood station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Ringwood station near Essendon West in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Croydon to Essendon West by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Croydon in Croydon and Essendon West in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Croydon to get to Essendon West?

    Get on the LILYDALE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Croydon in Croydon.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Croydon and Essendon West?

    Get off the train at the Ringwood stop, which is closest to Essendon West in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Croydon to Essendon West?

    The ride from Croydon to Essendon West costs A$5.30.

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