An approved growth precinct, City of Whittlesea · English Street PSP

Transport

Rail on one boundary, freeway a short drive west.

Donnybrook is one of the better connected parts of Melbourne's northern growth corridor, with both heavy rail and Hume Freeway access close by.

Rail

Sydney to Melbourne rail line on the eastern boundary, with Donnybrook Station nearby. Services run on the Craigieburn corridor towards the city, with commuter parking demand rising as the area grows.

Freeway

Hume Freeway to the west via Donnybrook Road, giving a direct run south towards Craigieburn, the Western Ring Road and the city, or north towards regional Victoria.

Air

Melbourne Airport is approximately 18 km away, reachable via Donnybrook Road and the Hume Freeway.

Future road upgrades

Growth area road works, including duplications, intersection upgrades and new precinct connector roads, are staged by the relevant authorities as development proceeds.

Commute times

Indicative travel times.

Estimates for orientation only. Actual times vary with time of day, roadworks, timetables and your exact address in the precinct.

Donnybrook Station (drive)
approx 5 to 10 min
Melbourne CBD by train
approx 45 to 60 min
Melbourne CBD by car (off peak)
approx 35 to 45 min
Craigieburn Central
approx 15 to 20 min
Melbourne Airport
approx 25 to 30 min
Epping
approx 20 to 25 min

Indicative only. Confirm public transport times with the operator's current timetable.