The average bus between Footscray and Essendon takes 42 min and the fastest bus takes 32 min. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Footscray 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 Footscray and Essendon. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Footscray is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Essendon at 9:11 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 42 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Footscray to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Footscray station and arriving at Essendon station via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.
Footscray to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Nicholson St/Droop St station.
Footscray to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd station.
The distance between Footscray and Essendon is 5.7 km. The road distance is 8 km.
You can take a bus from Nicholson St/Droop St to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd in around 46 min.
