How to get from Essendon West to Ferntree Gully by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Essendon West to Ferntree Gully in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 903 bus from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station to Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the BELGRAVE train from Parliament station to Ferntree Gully station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

98minA$5.30
Bus - 903
903
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Leaves from Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Essendon West
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 51771
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Essendon
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parliament
    18 min
  • 7
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 8
    Ride to train station Ferntree Gully
    Ride to train station
    Ferntree Gully
    53 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 476, CRAIGIEBURN and BELGRAVE

To get from Essendon West to Ferntree Gully in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 476 bus from Rosehill Rd/Garnet St (Niddrie) station to Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the BELGRAVE train from Parliament station to Ferntree Gully station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

110minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 476
476
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Leaves from Rosehill Rd/Garnet St (Niddrie)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosehill Rd/Garnet St (Niddrie)
    ID 6913
    760 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 476476
    Wait for bus
    476
    Moonee Ponds
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 368546
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Essendon
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parliament
    18 min
  • 7
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 8
    Ride to train station Ferntree Gully
    Ride to train station
    Ferntree Gully
    53 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon West to Ferntree Gully

The distance between Essendon West, Melbourne and Ferntree Gully, Melbourne is approximately 47.46 km, which can typically be travelled in 98 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon West to Ferntree Gully 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 Essendon West

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)

Public transport stations close to Ferntree Gully, Melbourne

Ferntree Gully is located at Ferntree Gully, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ferntree Gully Station/Station St (Ferntree Gully).

Train stations close to Ferntree Gully:

  • Ferntree Gully
  • Upper Ferntree Gully
  • Boronia

Bus stations close to Ferntree Gully:

  • Ferntree Gully Station/Station St (Ferntree Gully)
  • Ferntree Gully Cemetery/Forest Rd (Ferntree Gully)
  • Alpine St/Station St (Ferntree Gully)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 476, CRAIGIEBURN and BELGRAVE

To get from Essendon West to Ferntree Gully in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 476 bus from Rosehill Rd/Garnet St (Niddrie) station to Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the BELGRAVE train from Parliament station to Ferntree Gully station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

110minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 476
476
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Leaves from Rosehill Rd/Garnet St (Niddrie)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosehill Rd/Garnet St (Niddrie)
    ID 6913
    760 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 476476
    Wait for bus
    476
    Moonee Ponds
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 368546
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Essendon
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parliament
    18 min
  • 7
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 8
    Ride to train station Ferntree Gully
    Ride to train station
    Ferntree Gully
    53 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 98 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line BELGRAVE.

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

    The alternative route takes 110 minutes, using Bus line 476, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line BELGRAVE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Essendon West and Ferntree Gully in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Essendon West to Ferntree Gully in Melbourne?

    The 903 bus line goes from Mordialloc station near Essendon West to Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station near Ferntree Gully in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Essendon West and Ferntree Gully in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Essendon West to get to Ferntree Gully in Melbourne?

    Get on the 903 bus from the Mordialloc stop near Essendon West in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Essendon West and Ferntree Gully in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station, which is closest to Ferntree Gully in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Essendon West to Ferntree Gully?

    The ride from Essendon West to Ferntree Gully costs A$5.30.

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