How to get from Essendon to Wantirna South by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Essendon to Wantirna South 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 736 bus from Mitcham Station/Calcutta St (Mitcham) station to Mountain Hwy/Burwood Hwy (Wantirna) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

87minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 736
736
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
    Mitcham
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mitcham Station/Calcutta St (Mitcham)
    ID 378168
    20 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 736736
    Wait for bus
    736
    Blackburn
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Mountain Hwy/Burwood Hwy (Wantirna)
    Ride to bus station
    Mountain Hwy/Burwood Hwy (Wantirna)
    ID 8255
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via CRAIGIEBURN, LILYDALE and 736

To get from Essendon to Wantirna South 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 LILYDALE train and finally take the 736 bus from Mitcham Station/Calcutta St (Mitcham) station to Mountain Hwy/Burwood Hwy (Wantirna) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

107minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 736
736
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 - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mitcham
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mitcham Station/Calcutta St (Mitcham)
    ID 378168
    20 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 736736
    Wait for bus
    736
    Blackburn
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Mountain Hwy/Burwood Hwy (Wantirna)
    Ride to bus station
    Mountain Hwy/Burwood Hwy (Wantirna)
    ID 8255
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Wantirna South

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Wantirna South, Melbourne is approximately 37.83 km, which can typically be travelled in 87 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Wantirna South 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 Wantirna South, Melbourne

Wantirna South is located at Wantirna South, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Mountain Hwy/Burwood Hwy (Wantirna South).

Bus stations close to Wantirna South:

  • Mountain Hwy/Burwood Hwy (Wantirna South)
  • Mountain Hwy/Burwood Hwy (Wantirna)
  • Cathies Lane/Burwood Hwy (Wantirna South)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via CRAIGIEBURN, LILYDALE and 736

To get from Essendon to Wantirna South 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 LILYDALE train and finally take the 736 bus from Mitcham Station/Calcutta St (Mitcham) station to Mountain Hwy/Burwood Hwy (Wantirna) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

107minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Bus - 736
736
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 - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mitcham
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mitcham Station/Calcutta St (Mitcham)
    ID 378168
    20 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 736736
    Wait for bus
    736
    Blackburn
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Mountain Hwy/Burwood Hwy (Wantirna)
    Ride to bus station
    Mountain Hwy/Burwood Hwy (Wantirna)
    ID 8255
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to Wantirna South?

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 736.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essendon to Wantirna South?

    The alternative route takes 107 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 736.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and Wantirna South in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 27 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Wantirna South 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 Wantirna South in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Essendon and Wantirna South in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Essendon to get to Wantirna South 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 Wantirna South in Melbourne?

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

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

    The ride from Essendon to Wantirna South costs A$5.30.

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