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

From Essendon to Olinda by bus and train

To get from Essendon to Olinda in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Parliament station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the 688 bus from Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station to Parsons Lane/Monash Ave (Olinda) 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 - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 688
688
Walk to Olinda
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
    Parliament
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
    57 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18863
    120 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Croydon
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parsons Lane/Monash Ave (Olinda)
    ID 8911
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Olinda
    Walk to
    Olinda
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Essendon to Olinda by bus, train and tram

To get from Essendon to Olinda 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 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the 688 bus from Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station to Parsons Lane/Monash Ave (Olinda) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

160minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 59
59
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 688
688
Walk to Olinda
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
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17873
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
    60 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18863
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Croydon
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parsons Lane/Monash Ave (Olinda)
    ID 8911
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Olinda
    Walk to
    Olinda
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Olinda

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Olinda, Melbourne is approximately 57.76 km, which can typically be travelled in 135 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Olinda 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 Station/Russell St (Essendon).

Bus stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
  • Lorraine St/Buckley St (Essendon)

Public transport stations close to Olinda, Melbourne

Olinda is located at Olinda, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Parsons Lane/Monash Ave (Olinda).

Bus stations close to Olinda:

  • Parsons Lane/Monash Ave (Olinda)
  • Cuckoo Restaurant/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Olinda)
  • Olinda Hall/Olinda-Monbulk Rd (Olinda)

Related Routes

From Essendon to Olinda by bus, train and tram

To get from Essendon to Olinda 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 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the 688 bus from Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully) station to Parsons Lane/Monash Ave (Olinda) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

160minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 59
59
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 688
688
Walk to Olinda
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
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17873
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Upper Ferntree Gully
    60 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Upper Ferntree Gully Station/Burwood Hwy (Upper Ferntree Gully)
    ID 18863
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 688688
    Wait for bus
    688
    Croydon
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parsons Lane/Monash Ave (Olinda)
    ID 8911
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Olinda
    Walk to
    Olinda
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 135 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 688.

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

    The alternative route takes 160 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 688.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and Olinda?

    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 Olinda?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Essendon to Olinda by train and bus?

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

  • Where do I get on the train near Essendon to get to Olinda?

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

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Essendon and Olinda?

    Get off the train at the Parliament stop, which is closest to Olinda in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Essendon to Olinda costs A$5.30.

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