How to get from Essendon to Herne Hill by bus and train?

From Essendon to Herne Hill by bus and train

To get from Essendon to Herne Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flagstaff station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train and finally take the 1 bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong) station to Lascelles Ave/Shannon Ave (Manifold Heights) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

133minA$8.54
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
Bus - 1
1
Walk to Herne Hill
Leaves from Essendon

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  • 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
    Flagstaff
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    920 m • 12 min
  • 5
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Warrnambool
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    59 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 30309
    210 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    North Shore Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lascelles Ave/Shannon Ave (Manifold Heights)
    ID 30111
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Herne Hill
    Walk to
    Herne Hill
    910 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Essendon to Herne Hill by train

To get from Essendon to Herne Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to North Melbourne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WERRIBEE train and finally take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Footscray station to North Geelong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

115minA$8.54
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Walk to Herne Hill
Leaves from Essendon

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  • 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
    North Melbourne
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    6 min
  • 6
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Geelong
    51 min
  • 8
    Walk to Herne Hill
    Walk to
    Herne Hill
    2.78 km • 36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Herne Hill

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Herne Hill, Melbourne is approximately 93.55 km, which can typically be travelled in 133 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Herne Hill 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 Essendon.

Train stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon

Bus stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)

Public transport stations close to Herne Hill, Melbourne

Herne Hill is located at Herne Hill, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Arthur St/Church St (Hamlyn Heights).

Train stations close to Herne Hill:

  • North Geelong
  • South Geelong
  • North Shore

Bus stations close to Herne Hill:

  • Arthur St/Church St (Hamlyn Heights)
  • Gladstone St/Vines Rd (Hamlyn Heights)
  • Church St/Minerva Rd (Manifold Heights)

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From Essendon to Herne Hill by train

To get from Essendon to Herne Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to North Melbourne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WERRIBEE train and finally take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Footscray station to North Geelong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

115minA$8.54
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Walk to Herne Hill
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
    North Melbourne
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    6 min
  • 6
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Geelong
    51 min
  • 8
    Walk to Herne Hill
    Walk to
    Herne Hill
    2.78 km • 36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to Herne Hill?

    The fastest way takes 133 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC, Bus line 1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essendon to Herne Hill?

    The alternative route takes 115 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 13 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Herne Hill in Melbourne?

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

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

    The total travel time between Essendon and Herne Hill in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 13 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Flagstaff stop, which is closest to Herne Hill in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Essendon to Herne Hill costs A$8.54.

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