How to get from Essendon to The Basin by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Essendon to The Basin 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 755 bus from Bayswater Station/Station St (Bayswater) station to 1387 Mountain Hwy (The Basin) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

102minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 755
755
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
    Bayswater
    47 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bayswater Station/Station St (Bayswater)
    ID 40182
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 755755
    Wait for bus
    755
    Knox City Sc
  • 8
    Ride to bus station 1387 Mountain Hwy (The Basin)
    Ride to bus station
    1387 Mountain Hwy (The Basin)
    ID 21979
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, train and tram

To get from Essendon to The Basin 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 755 bus from Boronia Station/Erica Ave (Boronia) station to 1387 Mountain Hwy (The Basin) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

136minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 59
59
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 755
755
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
    Boronia
    53 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Boronia Station/Erica Ave (Boronia)
    ID 21001
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 755755
    Wait for bus
    755
    Bayswater
  • 9
    Ride to bus station 1387 Mountain Hwy (The Basin)
    Ride to bus station
    1387 Mountain Hwy (The Basin)
    ID 21979
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to The Basin

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and The Basin, Melbourne is approximately 45.81 km, which can typically be travelled in 102 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to The Basin 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 The Basin, Melbourne

The Basin is located at The Basin, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 1387 Mountain Hwy (The Basin).

Train stations close to The Basin:

  • Boronia
  • Ferntree Gully
  • Upper Ferntree Gully

Bus stations close to The Basin:

  • 1387 Mountain Hwy (The Basin)
  • 1403 Mountain Hwy (The Basin)
  • 1383 Mountain Hwy (The Basin)

Related Routes

By bus, train and tram

To get from Essendon to The Basin 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 755 bus from Boronia Station/Erica Ave (Boronia) station to 1387 Mountain Hwy (The Basin) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

136minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 59
59
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 755
755
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
    Boronia
    53 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Boronia Station/Erica Ave (Boronia)
    ID 21001
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 755755
    Wait for bus
    755
    Bayswater
  • 9
    Ride to bus station 1387 Mountain Hwy (The Basin)
    Ride to bus station
    1387 Mountain Hwy (The Basin)
    ID 21979
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to The Basin?

    The fastest way takes 102 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 755.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essendon to The Basin?

    The alternative route takes 136 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 755.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and The Basin?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 42 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to The Basin?

    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 The Basin in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and The Basin in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 42 min.

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

    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 The Basin?

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

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

    The ride from Essendon to The Basin costs A$5.30.

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