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How to get from Essendon to Reservoir by bus and tram?

From Essendon to Reservoir by bus and tram

To get from Essendon to Reservoir in Melbourne, take the 510 bus from Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station to St Georges Rd/Normanby Ave (Thornbury) station. Next, take the 11 tram from 32-Normanby Ave/St Georges Rd (Thornbury) station to 47-West Preston/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

38minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 510
510
Tram - 11
11
Leaves from Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 51773
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 510510
    Wait for bus
    510
    Ivanhoe Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Georges Rd/Normanby Ave (Thornbury)
    ID 9720
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    32-Normanby Ave/St Georges Rd (Thornbury)
    ID 4160
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 6
    Ride to tram station 47-West Preston/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    Ride to tram station
    47-West Preston/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4484
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Essendon to Reservoir by bus and tram via 903 and 11

To get from Essendon to Reservoir in Melbourne, take the 903 bus from Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station to Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station. Next, take the 11 tram from 40-Bell St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station to 47-West Preston/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

42minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Tram - 11
11
Leaves from Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 51771
    160 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)
    ID 9039
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    40-Bell St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4167
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 6
    Ride to tram station 47-West Preston/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    Ride to tram station
    47-West Preston/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4484
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Reservoir

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Reservoir, Melbourne is approximately 11.68 km, which can typically be travelled in 38 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Reservoir by bus and tram, 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 Reservoir, Melbourne

Reservoir is located at Reservoir, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Gilbert Rd/Regent St (Preston).

Bus stations close to Reservoir:

  • Gilbert Rd/Regent St (Preston)
  • Haig St/Gilbert Rd (Reservoir)
  • Crispe St/Haig St (Reservoir)

Alternative route from Essendon to Reservoir by bus and tram via 903 and 11

To get from Essendon to Reservoir in Melbourne, take the 903 bus from Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station to Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston) station. Next, take the 11 tram from 40-Bell St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station to 47-West Preston/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

42minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Tram - 11
11
Leaves from Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 51771
    160 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)
    ID 9039
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    40-Bell St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4167
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 6
    Ride to tram station 47-West Preston/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    Ride to tram station
    47-West Preston/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4484
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 38 minutes, using Bus line 510, Bus line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 42 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line 11.

  • Is there a direct bus between Essendon and Reservoir?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Essendon to Reservoir?

    The 510 bus line goes from Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station near Essendon in Essendon to Ivanhoe Station station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till Ivanhoe Station station near Reservoir in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Essendon to Reservoir by bus and tram?

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and Reservoir in Melbourne by bus and tram is about 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Essendon to get to Reservoir?

    Get on the 510 bus from the Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) stop near Essendon in Essendon.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Essendon and Reservoir?

    Get off the bus at the Ivanhoe Station station, which is closest to Reservoir in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Essendon to Reservoir?

    The ride from Essendon to Reservoir costs A$5.30.

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