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

By bus and train

To get from Essendon to Sassafras 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 Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

127minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 688
688
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 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

By bus, train and tram

To get from Essendon to Sassafras 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 Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

153minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 59
59
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 688
688
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 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 to Sassafras

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Sassafras, Melbourne is approximately 53.6 km, which can typically be travelled in 127 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Sassafras 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 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

By bus, train and tram

To get from Essendon to Sassafras 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 Hethersett Rd/Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd (Sassafras) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

153minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 59
59
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 688
688
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 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 to Sassafras?

    The fastest way takes 127 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 688.

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

    The alternative route takes 153 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 688.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and Sassafras?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 7 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Sassafras?

    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 Sassafras in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and Sassafras in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 7 min.

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

    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 Sassafras?

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

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

    The ride from Essendon to Sassafras costs A$5.30.

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