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

By bus and train

To get from Essendon to Waterways 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 GLEN WAVERLEY train and finally take the 902 bus from Glen Waverley Station/Railway Pde (Glen Waverley) station to Princeton Dr/Springvale Rd (Keysborough) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

108minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - GLEN WAVERLEY
GLEN WAVERLEY
Bus - 902
902
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 - GLEN WAVERLEYGLEN WAVERLEY
    Wait for train
    GLEN WAVERLEY
    Glen Waverley
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glen Waverley
    35 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Glen Waverley Station/Railway Pde (Glen Waverley)
    ID 21013
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Chelsea
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Princeton Dr/Springvale Rd (Keysborough)
    Ride to bus station
    Princeton Dr/Springvale Rd (Keysborough)
    ID 13688
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via CRAIGIEBURN, FRANKSTON and 902

To get from Essendon to Waterways in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the 902 bus from Edithvale Railway Station/Edithvale Rd (Edithvale) station to Princeton Dr/Springvale Rd (Keysborough) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

101minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 902
902
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
    Flinders Street
    21 min
  • 4
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Edithvale
    50 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Edithvale Railway Station/Edithvale Rd (Edithvale)
    ID 42274
    140 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Airport West
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Princeton Dr/Springvale Rd (Keysborough)
    Ride to bus station
    Princeton Dr/Springvale Rd (Keysborough)
    ID 12492
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Waterways

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Waterways, Melbourne is approximately 44.22 km, which can typically be travelled in 108 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Waterways 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 Waterways, Melbourne

Waterways is located at Waterways, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Princeton Dr/Springvale Rd (Keysborough).

Train stations close to Waterways:

  • Noble Park
  • Aspendale
  • Yarraman

Bus stations close to Waterways:

  • Princeton Dr/Springvale Rd (Keysborough)
  • Keylana Dr/Springvale Rd (Keysborough)
  • Alana Ct/Keylana Dr (Keysborough)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via CRAIGIEBURN, FRANKSTON and 902

To get from Essendon to Waterways in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the 902 bus from Edithvale Railway Station/Edithvale Rd (Edithvale) station to Princeton Dr/Springvale Rd (Keysborough) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

101minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 902
902
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
    Flinders Street
    21 min
  • 4
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Edithvale
    50 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Edithvale Railway Station/Edithvale Rd (Edithvale)
    ID 42274
    140 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Airport West
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Princeton Dr/Springvale Rd (Keysborough)
    Ride to bus station
    Princeton Dr/Springvale Rd (Keysborough)
    ID 12492
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to Waterways?

    The fastest way takes 108 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line GLEN WAVERLEY, Bus line 902.

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

    The alternative route takes 101 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 902.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 48 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Waterways 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 Waterways in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Essendon and Waterways in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 48 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Essendon to Waterways costs A$5.30.

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