How to get from Essendon to Altona by train?

By train

To get from Essendon to Altona in Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to North Melbourne station. Next, take the WERRIBEE train from North Melbourne station to Westona station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

42minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Leaves from Essendon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essendon
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 5
    Ride to train station Westona
    Ride to train station
    Westona
    27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Essendon to Altona in Melbourne, take the 903 bus from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station to Altona Station/Railway St South (Altona) station. Next, take the WERRIBEE train from Altona station to Westona station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

67minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Leaves from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 51775
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Altona Station/Railway St South (Altona)
    ID 40920
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Altona
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 6
    Ride to train station Westona
    Ride to train station
    Westona
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Altona

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Altona, Melbourne is approximately 23.31 km, which can typically be travelled in 42 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Altona by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Essendon

Essendon is located at Essendon, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon).

Bus stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
  • Lorraine St/Buckley St (Essendon)

Public transport stations close to Altona, Melbourne

Altona is located at Altona, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Westona Railway Station/Maidstone St (Altona).

Train stations close to Altona:

  • Westona
  • Altona
  • Seaholme

Bus stations close to Altona:

  • Westona Railway Station/Maidstone St (Altona)
  • Maidstone St/Civic Pde (Altona)
  • Linnet St/Maidstone St (Altona)

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Essendon to Altona in Melbourne, take the 903 bus from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station to Altona Station/Railway St South (Altona) station. Next, take the WERRIBEE train from Altona station to Westona station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

67minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Leaves from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 51775
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Altona Station/Railway St South (Altona)
    ID 40920
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Altona
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 6
    Ride to train station Westona
    Ride to train station
    Westona
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to Altona?

    The fastest way takes 42 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line WERRIBEE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essendon to Altona?

    The alternative route takes 67 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line WERRIBEE.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and Altona?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 42 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Altona?

    The CRAIGIEBURN train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Essendon in Essendon to North Melbourne station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till North Melbourne station near Altona in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Essendon to Altona by train?

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and Altona in Melbourne by train is about 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Essendon to get to Altona?

    Get on the CRAIGIEBURN train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Essendon in Essendon.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Essendon and Altona?

    Get off the train at the North Melbourne station, which is closest to Altona in Melbourne.

  • When is the first bus from Essendon to Altona?

    The first bus from Essendon in Essendon to Altona in Melbourne is Mordialloc - Altona. It leaves the Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) stop at 00:23.

  • How much is the train fare from Essendon to Altona?

    The ride from Essendon to Altona costs A$5.30.

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