The average bus between Dandenong and Essendon takes 3h 5m and the fastest bus takes 2h 18m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Dandenong to Essendon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 30 minutes between Dandenong and Essendon. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dandenong is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Essendon at 12:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Dandenong to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Dandenong station and arriving at Essendon station via Oakleigh Station/Portman St station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Dandenong to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Hemmings St/Potter St station.
Dandenong to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd station.
The distance between Dandenong and Essendon is 36.3 km. The road distance is 58 km.
You can take a bus from Hemmings St/Potter St to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd via Oakleigh Station/Portman St in around 3h 6m.