How to get from Essendon to Balaclava by train and tram?

By train and tram

To get from Essendon to Balaclava in Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the 3-3A tram from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (Balaclava) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

62minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Tram - 3-3A
3-3A
Walk to Balaclava
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
    Flinders Street
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 3-3A3-3A
    Wait for tram
    3-3A
    East Malvern
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (Balaclava)
    ID 18619
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Balaclava
    Walk to
    Balaclava
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Essendon to Balaclava in Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the SANDRINGHAM train from Flinders Street station to Balaclava station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

60minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Walk to Balaclava
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
    Flinders Street
    21 min
  • 4
    Train - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    Sandringham
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Balaclava
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to Balaclava
    Walk to
    Balaclava
    340 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Balaclava

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Balaclava, Melbourne is approximately 17.24 km, which can typically be travelled in 62 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Balaclava 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

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

Train stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon

Bus stations close to Essendon:

  • Lorraine St/Buckley St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
  • St Columba's College/Buckley St (Essendon)

Public transport stations close to Balaclava, Melbourne

Balaclava is located at Balaclava, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Dickens St/Brighton Rd (St Kilda).

Bus stations close to Balaclava:

  • Dickens St/Brighton Rd (St Kilda)
  • Chapel St/Brighton Rd (Balaclava)
  • Blessington St/Carlisle St (St Kilda)

Related Routes

By train

To get from Essendon to Balaclava in Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the SANDRINGHAM train from Flinders Street station to Balaclava station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

60minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Walk to Balaclava
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
    Flinders Street
    21 min
  • 4
    Train - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    Sandringham
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Balaclava
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to Balaclava
    Walk to
    Balaclava
    340 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 62 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 3-3A.

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

    The alternative route takes 60 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line SANDRINGHAM.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and Balaclava in Melbourne?

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

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Balaclava in Melbourne?

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

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

    The total travel time between Essendon and Balaclava in Melbourne by train and tram is about 1 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Essendon to get to Balaclava in Melbourne?

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

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Essendon and Balaclava in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Flinders Street station, which is closest to Balaclava in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Essendon to Balaclava costs A$5.30.

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