How to get from Essendon North to Ashburton by train and tram?

From Essendon North to Ashburton by train and tram

To get from Essendon North to Ashburton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 59 tram from 48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon North) station to 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the ALAMEIN train from Camberwell station to Ashburton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

77minA$5.30
Tram - 59
59
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - ALAMEIN
ALAMEIN
Leaves from 48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Essendon North
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17873
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Camberwell
    17 min
  • 7
    Train - ALAMEINALAMEIN
    Wait for train
    ALAMEIN
    Alamein
  • 8
    Ride to train station Ashburton
    Ride to train station
    Ashburton
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Essendon North to Ashburton by train and tram via 59, 70 and ALAMEIN

To get from Essendon North to Ashburton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 tram lines and one train line: take the 59 tram from 48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon North) station to 1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 70 tram and finally take the ALAMEIN train from Riversdale station to Ashburton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

93minA$5.30
Tram - 59
59
Tram - 70
70
Train - ALAMEIN
ALAMEIN
Leaves from 48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Essendon North
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17877
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    4-Elizabeth St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
    ID 18089
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 7070
    Wait for tram
    70
    Wattle Park
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    46-Spencer Rd/Riversdale Rd (Canterbury)
    ID 19436
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Riversdale
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - ALAMEINALAMEIN
    Wait for train
    ALAMEIN
    Alamein
  • 9
    Ride to train station Ashburton
    Ride to train station
    Ashburton
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon North to Ashburton

The distance between Essendon North, Melbourne and Ashburton, Melbourne is approximately 25.02 km, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon North to Ashburton by train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Essendon North

Essendon North is located at Essendon North, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 47-Mt Alexander Rd/Keilor Rd (Essendon).

Bus stations close to Essendon North:

  • Mt Alexander Rd/Keilor Rd (Essendon)
  • Collins St/Keilor Rd (Essendon)
  • Renown St/Keilor Rd (Moonee Ponds)

Public transport stations close to Ashburton, Melbourne

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

Train stations close to Ashburton:

  • Ashburton
  • Alamein
  • Burwood

Bus stations close to Ashburton:

  • Ashburton Station/High St (Ashburton)
  • Morotai Ave/High St (Ashburton)
  • Victory Bvd/High St (Ashburton)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Essendon North to Ashburton by train and tram via 59, 70 and ALAMEIN

To get from Essendon North to Ashburton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 tram lines and one train line: take the 59 tram from 48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon North) station to 1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 70 tram and finally take the ALAMEIN train from Riversdale station to Ashburton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

93minA$5.30
Tram - 59
59
Tram - 70
70
Train - ALAMEIN
ALAMEIN
Leaves from 48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Essendon North
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17877
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    4-Elizabeth St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
    ID 18089
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 7070
    Wait for tram
    70
    Wattle Park
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    46-Spencer Rd/Riversdale Rd (Canterbury)
    ID 19436
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Riversdale
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - ALAMEINALAMEIN
    Wait for train
    ALAMEIN
    Alamein
  • 9
    Ride to train station Ashburton
    Ride to train station
    Ashburton
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essendon North to Ashburton?

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line ALAMEIN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essendon North to Ashburton?

    The alternative route takes 93 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line 70, Bus line ALAMEIN.

  • Is there a direct tram between Essendon North and Ashburton in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 17 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Essendon North to Ashburton in Melbourne?

    The 59 tram line goes from Flinders Street Station (City) station near Essendon North to 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station near Ashburton in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Essendon North to Ashburton in Melbourne by tram and train?

    The total travel time between Essendon North and Ashburton in Melbourne by tram and train is about 1 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Essendon North to get to Ashburton in Melbourne?

    Get on the 59 tram from the Flinders Street Station (City) station near Essendon North in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Essendon North and Ashburton in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station, which is closest to Ashburton in Melbourne.

  • When is the first bus from Essendon North to Ashburton in Melbourne?

    The first bus from Essendon North to Ashburton in Melbourne is Mordialloc - Altona. It leaves the Madden St/Bulla Rd (Essendon North) stop at 00:31.

  • How much is the tram fare from Essendon North to Ashburton?

    The ride from Essendon North to Ashburton costs A$5.30.

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