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How to get from Flinders Street to Essendon West by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Flinders Street to Essendon West in Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Flinders Street station to Essendon station. Next, 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 28 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

28minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 465
465
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Flinders Street
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 18775
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 465465
    Wait for bus
    465
    Keilor Park
  • 6
    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 CRAIGIEBURN and 903

To get from Flinders Street to Essendon West in Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Flinders Street station to Essendon station. Next, 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 34 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

34minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 903
903
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Flinders Street
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 51775
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 6
    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 Flinders Street to Essendon West

The distance between Flinders Street, Melbourne and Essendon West, Melbourne is approximately 12.41 km, which can typically be travelled in 28 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Flinders Street 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 Flinders Street

Flinders Street is located at Flinders Street, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Flinders Street Railway Station (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to Flinders Street:

  • Flinders Street Railway Station (Melbourne City)
  • Banana Alley Vaults/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
  • Market St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)

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)

Alternative route by bus and train via CRAIGIEBURN and 903

To get from Flinders Street to Essendon West in Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Flinders Street station to Essendon station. Next, 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 34 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

34minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 903
903
Leaves from Flinders Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Flinders Street
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 51775
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 6
    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 Flinders Street to Essendon West?

    The fastest way takes 28 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 465.

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

    The alternative route takes 34 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 903.

  • Is there a direct train between Flinders Street and Essendon West in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 28 min.

  • Which train line goes from Flinders Street to Essendon West in Melbourne?

    The CRAIGIEBURN train line goes from Craigieburn station near Flinders Street to Essendon station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Essendon station near Essendon West in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Flinders Street to Essendon West in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Flinders Street and Essendon West in Melbourne by train and bus is about 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Flinders Street to get to Essendon West in Melbourne?

    Get on the CRAIGIEBURN train from the Craigieburn station near Flinders Street in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Flinders Street and Essendon West in Melbourne?

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

  • When is the first train from Flinders Street to Essendon West in Melbourne?

    The first train from Flinders Street to Essendon West in Melbourne is Craigieburn - City (Flinders Street). It leaves the Flinders Street station at 00:17.

  • How much is the train fare from Flinders Street to Essendon West?

    The ride from Flinders Street to Essendon West costs A$5.30.

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