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

By bus and train

To get from Essendon to The Patch 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 663 bus from Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Belgrave) station to O'Connors Rd/The Patch Rd (The Patch) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

129minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 663
663
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
    Belgrave
    66 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Belgrave)
    ID 19581
    20 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 663663
    Wait for bus
    663
    Lilydale
  • 8
    Ride to bus station O'Connors Rd/The Patch Rd (The Patch)
    Ride to bus station
    O'Connors Rd/The Patch Rd (The Patch)
    ID 14664
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, train and tram

To get from Essendon to The Patch 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 663 bus from Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Belgrave) station to O'Connors Rd/The Patch Rd (The Patch) 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 - 663
663
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
    180 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
    Belgrave
    69 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Belgrave)
    ID 19581
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 663663
    Wait for bus
    663
    Lilydale
  • 9
    Ride to bus station O'Connors Rd/The Patch Rd (The Patch)
    Ride to bus station
    O'Connors Rd/The Patch Rd (The Patch)
    ID 14664
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to The Patch

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and The Patch, Melbourne is approximately 57.52 km, which can typically be travelled in 129 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to The Patch 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 The Patch, Melbourne

The Patch is located at The Patch, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is O'Connors Rd/The Patch Rd (The Patch).

Train stations close to The Patch:

  • Belgrave
  • Tecoma

Bus stations close to The Patch:

  • O'Connors Rd/The Patch Rd (The Patch)
  • Lawrence Ct/The Patch Rd (The Patch)
  • Camms Rd/The Patch Rd (The Patch)

Related Routes

By bus, train and tram

To get from Essendon to The Patch 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 663 bus from Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Belgrave) station to O'Connors Rd/The Patch Rd (The Patch) 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 - 663
663
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
    180 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
    Belgrave
    69 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Belgrave)
    ID 19581
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 663663
    Wait for bus
    663
    Lilydale
  • 9
    Ride to bus station O'Connors Rd/The Patch Rd (The Patch)
    Ride to bus station
    O'Connors Rd/The Patch Rd (The Patch)
    ID 14664
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 129 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 663.

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

    The alternative route takes 153 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 663.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 9 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to The Patch in Melbourne?

    The CRAIGIEBURN train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Essendon to Parliament station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Parliament station near The Patch in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Essendon and The Patch in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 9 min.

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

    Get on the CRAIGIEBURN train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Essendon in Melbourne.

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

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

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

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

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