How to get from Essendon North to Sassafras by bus, train and tram?

From Essendon North to Sassafras by bus, train and tram

To get from Essendon North to Sassafras in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 59 tram from 48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon North) 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 Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

154minA$5.30
Tram - 59
59
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 688
688
Leaves from 48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Essendon North
  • 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
    33 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 Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
    Ride to bus station
    Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
    ID 12574
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Essendon North to Sassafras by bus and train

To get from Essendon North to Sassafras in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Glenbervie 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 Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras) 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 train stationTrain - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 688
688
Leaves from Glenbervie

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glenbervie
    1.49 km • 20 min
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parliament
    21 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 Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
    Ride to bus station
    Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
    ID 12574
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon North to Sassafras

The distance between Essendon North, Melbourne and Sassafras, Melbourne is approximately 54.97 km, which can typically be travelled in 154 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon North to Sassafras by bus, train 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 North

Essendon North is located at Essendon North, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 47-Mt Alexander Rd/Keilor Rd (Essendon).

Bus stations close to Essendon North:

  • Mt Alexander Rd/Keilor Rd (Essendon)
  • Collins St/Keilor Rd (Essendon)
  • Renown St/Keilor Rd (Moonee Ponds)

Public transport stations close to Sassafras, Melbourne

Sassafras is located at Sassafras, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras).

Train stations close to Sassafras:

  • Upwey
  • Tecoma
  • Upper Ferntree Gully

Bus stations close to Sassafras:

  • Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
  • Clarkmont Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
  • Sherbrooke Community School/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)

Related Routes

From Essendon North to Sassafras by bus and train

To get from Essendon North to Sassafras in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Glenbervie 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 Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras) 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 train stationTrain - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 688
688
Leaves from Glenbervie

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glenbervie
    1.49 km • 20 min
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parliament
    21 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 Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
    Ride to bus station
    Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras)
    ID 12574
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essendon North to Sassafras?

    The fastest way takes 154 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 688.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essendon North to Sassafras?

    The alternative route takes 151 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 688.

  • Is there a direct tram between Essendon North and Sassafras in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 34 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Essendon North to Sassafras in Melbourne?

    The 59 tram line goes from Flinders Street Station (City) station near Essendon North to 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station near Sassafras in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Essendon North to Sassafras in Melbourne by tram, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Essendon North and Sassafras in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 2 hr 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Essendon North to get to Sassafras in Melbourne?

    Get on the 59 tram from the Flinders Street Station (City) station near Essendon North in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Essendon North and Sassafras in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) stop, which is closest to Sassafras in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total tram, train and bus fare from Essendon North to Sassafras?

    The ride from Essendon North to Sassafras costs A$5.30.

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