How to get from Essendon North to Balaclava by tram?

By tram

To get from Essendon North to Balaclava in Melbourne, take the 59 tram from 48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon North) station to 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the 3-3A tram from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (Balaclava) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

67minA$5.30
Tram - 59
59
Tram - 3-3A
3-3A
Walk to Balaclava
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 tram station
    Walk to tram station
    8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19495
    240 m • 4 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
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to Balaclava
    Walk to
    Balaclava
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by tram via 59 and 16

To get from Essendon North to Balaclava in Melbourne, take the 59 tram from 48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon North) station to 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the 16 tram from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (Balaclava) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

75minA$5.30
Tram - 59
59
Tram - 16
16
Walk to Balaclava
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 tram station
    Walk to tram station
    8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19495
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Tram - 1616
    Wait for tram
    16
    Kew Via St Kilda Beach
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (Balaclava)
    ID 18619
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to Balaclava
    Walk to
    Balaclava
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon North to Balaclava

The distance between Essendon North, Melbourne and Balaclava, Melbourne is approximately 17.15 km, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon North to Balaclava by 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 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

Alternative route by tram via 59 and 16

To get from Essendon North to Balaclava in Melbourne, take the 59 tram from 48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon North) station to 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the 16 tram from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (Balaclava) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

75minA$5.30
Tram - 59
59
Tram - 16
16
Walk to Balaclava
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 tram station
    Walk to tram station
    8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19495
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Tram - 1616
    Wait for tram
    16
    Kew Via St Kilda Beach
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (Balaclava)
    ID 18619
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to Balaclava
    Walk to
    Balaclava
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line 3-3A.

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

    The alternative route takes 75 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line 16.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 tram lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 7 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Essendon North to Balaclava 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 one tram line till 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station near Balaclava in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Essendon North and Balaclava in Melbourne by tram is about 1 hr 7 min.

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

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

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

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

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