How to get from Essendon to Hastings by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Essendon to Hastings in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the 782 bus from Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station to Hodgins Rd/Wallaroo Pl (Hastings) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

135minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 782
782
Leaves from Essendon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essendon
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    21 min
  • 4
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    67 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21208
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 782782
    Wait for bus
    782
    Flinders
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Hodgins Rd/Wallaroo Pl (Hastings)
    Ride to bus station
    Hodgins Rd/Wallaroo Pl (Hastings)
    ID 13593
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, train and tram

To get from Essendon to Hastings in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 59 tram from 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station to 1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the 782 bus from Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station to Hodgins Rd/Wallaroo Pl (Hastings) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 31 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

151minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 59
59
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 782
782
Leaves from 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19277
    180 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17877
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    250 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    67 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21208
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 782782
    Wait for bus
    782
    Flinders
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Hodgins Rd/Wallaroo Pl (Hastings)
    Ride to bus station
    Hodgins Rd/Wallaroo Pl (Hastings)
    ID 13593
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Hastings

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Hastings, Melbourne is approximately 79.05 km, which can typically be travelled in 135 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Hastings 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

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

Train stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon

Bus stations close to Essendon:

  • Lorraine St/Buckley St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
  • St Columba's College/Buckley St (Essendon)

Public transport stations close to Hastings, Melbourne

Hastings is located at Hastings, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Hodgins Rd/Wallaroo Pl (Hastings).

Train stations close to Hastings:

  • Hastings
  • Bittern
  • Tyabb

Bus stations close to Hastings:

  • Hodgins Rd/Wallaroo Pl (Hastings)
  • Wallaroo Pl/Tambar Pl (Hastings)
  • Michelle Dr/Hodgins Rd (Hastings)

Related Routes

By bus, train and tram

To get from Essendon to Hastings in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 59 tram from 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station to 1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the 782 bus from Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station to Hodgins Rd/Wallaroo Pl (Hastings) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 31 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

151minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 59
59
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 782
782
Leaves from 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19277
    180 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17877
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    250 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    67 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21208
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 782782
    Wait for bus
    782
    Flinders
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Hodgins Rd/Wallaroo Pl (Hastings)
    Ride to bus station
    Hodgins Rd/Wallaroo Pl (Hastings)
    ID 13593
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to Hastings?

    The fastest way takes 135 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 782.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essendon to Hastings?

    The alternative route takes 151 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 782.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and Hastings in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 15 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Hastings in Melbourne?

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

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

    The total travel time between Essendon and Hastings in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Essendon to get to Hastings in Melbourne?

    Get on the CRAIGIEBURN train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Essendon in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Essendon to Hastings costs A$5.30.

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