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

From Essendon to Plenty by bus and train

To get from Essendon to Plenty in Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Roxburgh Park station. Next, take the 901 bus from Roxburgh Park Station/Thomas Brunton Pde (Roxburgh Park) station to Howell Rd/Yan Yean Rd (Plenty) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

81minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 901
901
Walk to Plenty
Leaves from Essendon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essendon
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Roxburgh Park
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Roxburgh Park Station/Thomas Brunton Pde (Roxburgh Park)
    ID 376873
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Howell Rd/Yan Yean Rd (Plenty)
    ID 2088
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to Plenty
    Walk to
    Plenty
    280 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Essendon to Plenty by bus and train via CRAIGIEBURN, 902 and 385

To get from Essendon to Plenty in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Broadmeadows station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 902 bus and finally take the 385 bus from Greensborough Plaza/Main St (Greensborough) station to Howell Rd/Yan Yean Rd (Plenty) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

100minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 902
902
Bus - 385
385
Walk to Plenty
Leaves from Essendon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essendon
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Broadmeadows
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows)
    ID 42291
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Chelsea
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Greensborough Plaza/Main St (Greensborough)
    ID 2708
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Greensborough Plaza/Main St (Greensborough)
    ID 187
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 385385
    Wait for bus
    385
    Mernda Station/Whittlesea
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Howell Rd/Yan Yean Rd (Plenty)
    ID 879
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Plenty
    Walk to
    Plenty
    190 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Plenty

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Plenty, Melbourne is approximately 39.98 km, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Plenty 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 Plenty, Melbourne

Plenty is located at Plenty, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Howell Rd/Yan Yean Rd (Plenty).

Train stations close to Plenty:

  • Diamond Creek
  • Middle Gorge
  • Greensborough

Bus stations close to Plenty:

  • Howell Rd/Yan Yean Rd (Plenty)
  • Sutherland Rd/Yan Yean Rd (Plenty)
  • Yan Yean Rd (Plenty)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Essendon to Plenty by bus and train via CRAIGIEBURN, 902 and 385

To get from Essendon to Plenty in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Broadmeadows station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 902 bus and finally take the 385 bus from Greensborough Plaza/Main St (Greensborough) station to Howell Rd/Yan Yean Rd (Plenty) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

100minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 902
902
Bus - 385
385
Walk to Plenty
Leaves from Essendon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essendon
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Broadmeadows
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows)
    ID 42291
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Chelsea
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Greensborough Plaza/Main St (Greensborough)
    ID 2708
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Greensborough Plaza/Main St (Greensborough)
    ID 187
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 385385
    Wait for bus
    385
    Mernda Station/Whittlesea
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Howell Rd/Yan Yean Rd (Plenty)
    ID 879
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Plenty
    Walk to
    Plenty
    190 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 901.

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

    The alternative route takes 100 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 902, Bus line 385.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 21 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Essendon and Plenty in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 21 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the train at the Roxburgh Park stop, which is closest to Plenty in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Essendon to Plenty?

    The ride from Essendon to Plenty costs A$5.30.

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