The fastest way from Essendon to Monash University Clayton takes about 86 min, on line 476, Craigieburn, Glen Waverley, with 3 transfers; walking adds about 12 min.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line 476 towards Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd: board at Banchory St/Woolley St, alight at Essendon Station/Russell St — 4 stops, 5 min ride.
- Line Craigieburn towards Flinders Street Station: board at Essendon Station, alight at Flagstaff Station — 6 stops, 14 min ride.
- Line Glen Waverley towards Glen Waverley Station: board at Flagstaff Station, alight at Mount Waverley Station — 15 stops, 35 min ride.
- Line 733 towards Oakleigh Station/Johnson St: board at Mt Waverley SC/Stephensons Rd, alight at Monash University — 17 stops, 13 min ride.
- Line 59 towards Flinders Street Station/Elizabeth St #1: board at Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44, alight at Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5 — 24 stops, 34 min ride.
- Line 67 towards Carnegie/Truganini Rd #68: board at Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8, alight at Collins St/Swanston St #11 — 2 stops, 5 min ride.
- Line Pakenham towards East Pakenham Station: board at Town Hall Station, alight at Huntingdale Station — 8 stops, 24 min ride.
- Line 601 towards Monash University: board at Huntingdale Station/Haughton Rd, alight at Monash University — 1 stops, 6 min ride.
- Line 64 towards East Brighton/Hawthorn Rd #68: board at Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8, alight at Collins St/Swanston St #11 — 2 stops, 5 min ride.
About the origin and destination
Essendon
A north-western suburb on the Craigieburn line, with Mount Alexander Road.
Monash University Clayton
Australia's largest university campus, with a big bus loop at Clayton.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Essendon to Monash University Clayton?
A typical trip takes about 86 minutes, of which roughly 12 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Essendon to Monash University Clayton?
There is no direct line. The fastest combination is 476 + Craigieburn + Glen Waverley + 733, with 3 transfers.
