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Essendon to Bentleigh buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Essendon and Bentleigh takes 2h 58m and the fastest bus takes 2h 21m. The bus service runs several times per day from Essendon to Bentleigh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 58m
Duration
53 km
Distance
$12
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Essendon to Bentleigh bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Essendon and Bentleigh. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essendon is at 7:22 PM which arrives into Bentleigh at 9:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Oakleigh Station/Portman St and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Metropolitan busesMetropolitan buses2h 21m • 1 change
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    Metropolitan busesMetropolitan buses2h 39m • 1 change
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    Metropolitan busesMetropolitan buses2h 44m • 1 change
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    Metropolitan busesMetropolitan buses2h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Metropolitan busesMetropolitan buses2h 35m • 1 change
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    Metropolitan busesMetropolitan buses2h 45m • 1 change
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    Metropolitan busesMetropolitan buses2h 59m • 1 change
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    Metropolitan busesMetropolitan buses2h 58m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essendon to Bentleigh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Essendon to Bentleigh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 52.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Essendon, VIC, Australia and Bentleigh, VIC, Australia?

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Oakleigh Station/Portman St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Public Transport Victoria also services this route every 30 minutes.

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