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How to get from Essendon to Ashburton by train?

By train

To get from Essendon to Ashburton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Parliament 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 1 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

61minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - ALAMEIN
ALAMEIN
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
    Parliament
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Camberwell
    15 min
  • 6
    Train - ALAMEINALAMEIN
    Wait for train
    ALAMEIN
    Alamein
  • 7
    Ride to train station Ashburton
    Ride to train station
    Ashburton
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via CRAIGIEBURN, BELGRAVE and ALAMEIN

To get from Essendon to Ashburton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Parliament station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the ALAMEIN train from Camberwell station to Ashburton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

61minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - ALAMEIN
ALAMEIN
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
    Parliament
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Camberwell
    15 min
  • 6
    Train - ALAMEINALAMEIN
    Wait for train
    ALAMEIN
    Alamein
  • 7
    Ride to train station Ashburton
    Ride to train station
    Ashburton
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Ashburton

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Ashburton, Melbourne is approximately 23.64 km, which can typically be travelled in 61 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Ashburton 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 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)

Alternative route by train via CRAIGIEBURN, BELGRAVE and ALAMEIN

To get from Essendon to Ashburton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Parliament station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the ALAMEIN train from Camberwell station to Ashburton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

61minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - ALAMEIN
ALAMEIN
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
    Parliament
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Camberwell
    15 min
  • 6
    Train - ALAMEINALAMEIN
    Wait for train
    ALAMEIN
    Alamein
  • 7
    Ride to train station Ashburton
    Ride to train station
    Ashburton
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 61 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line ALAMEIN.

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

    The alternative route takes 61 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line ALAMEIN.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and Ashburton?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 1 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Ashburton?

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

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

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

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

    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 Ashburton?

    Get off the train at the Parliament station, which is closest to Ashburton in Melbourne.

  • When is the last bus from Essendon to Ashburton?

    The last bus from Essendon in Essendon to Ashburton in Melbourne is the Mordialloc - Altona line. It leaves the Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) stop at 17:34.

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

    The ride from Essendon to Ashburton costs A$5.30.

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