How to get from South Yarra to Essendon West by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from South Yarra to Essendon West in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FRANKSTON train from South Yarra station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 465 bus from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station to Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

38minA$5.30
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 465
465
Leaves from South Yarra

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Yarra
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    7 min
  • 4
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 18775
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 465465
    Wait for bus
    465
    Keilor Park
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
    Ride to bus station
    Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
    ID 6167
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via FRANKSTON, CRAIGIEBURN and 903

To get from South Yarra to Essendon West in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FRANKSTON train from South Yarra station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 903 bus from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station to Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

44minA$5.30
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 903
903
Leaves from South Yarra

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Yarra
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    7 min
  • 4
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 51775
    50 m • 1 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
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from South Yarra to Essendon West

The distance between South Yarra, Melbourne and Essendon West, Melbourne is approximately 16.46 km, which can typically be travelled in 38 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Yarra 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 South Yarra

South Yarra is located at South Yarra, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 127-South Yarra Railway Station/Toorak Rd (South Yarra).

Bus stations close to South Yarra:

  • Chapel St/Alexandra Ave (South Yarra)
  • Toorak Rd/Punt Rd (South Yarra)
  • Darling Gardens/Alexandra Ave (South Yarra)

Public transport stations close to Essendon West, Melbourne

Essendon West is located at Essendon West, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West).

Bus stations close to Essendon West:

  • Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
  • Garnet St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
  • Bourke St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via FRANKSTON, CRAIGIEBURN and 903

To get from South Yarra to Essendon West in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FRANKSTON train from South Yarra station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 903 bus from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station to Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

44minA$5.30
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 903
903
Leaves from South Yarra

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Yarra
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    7 min
  • 4
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 51775
    50 m • 1 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
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 38 minutes, using Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 465.

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

    The alternative route takes 44 minutes, using Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 903.

  • Is there a direct train between South Yarra and Essendon West?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 38 min.

  • Which train line goes from South Yarra to Essendon West?

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

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

    The total travel time between South Yarra in South Yarra and Essendon West in Melbourne by train and bus is about 38 min.

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

    Get on the FRANKSTON train from the City (Flinders Street) station near South Yarra in South Yarra.

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

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

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

    The ride from South Yarra to Essendon West costs A$5.30.

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