How to get from Essendon to Bentleigh by train?

From Essendon to Bentleigh by train

To get from Essendon to Bentleigh in Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the FRANKSTON train from Flinders Street station to Patterson 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 - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
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 - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 5
    Ride to train station Patterson
    Ride to train station
    Patterson
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Essendon to Bentleigh by train and tram

To get from Essendon to Bentleigh in Melbourne, take the 59 tram from 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station to 1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the FRANKSTON train from Flinders Street station to Patterson station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

76minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 59
59
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Leaves from 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19277
    180 m • 3 min
  • 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
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    250 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station Patterson
    Ride to train station
    Patterson
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Bentleigh

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Bentleigh, Melbourne is approximately 26.99 km, which can typically be travelled in 60 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Bentleigh 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 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 Bentleigh, Melbourne

Bentleigh is located at Bentleigh, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is London St/Jasper Rd (Bentleigh).

Train stations close to Bentleigh:

  • Patterson
  • Bentleigh
  • Moorabbin

Bus stations close to Bentleigh:

  • London St/Jasper Rd (Bentleigh)
  • Halley Park/Jasper Rd (Bentleigh)
  • Uonga Rd/Jasper Rd (Bentleigh)

Related Routes

From Essendon to Bentleigh by train and tram

To get from Essendon to Bentleigh in Melbourne, take the 59 tram from 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station to 1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the FRANKSTON train from Flinders Street station to Patterson station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

76minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 59
59
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Leaves from 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19277
    180 m • 3 min
  • 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
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    250 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station Patterson
    Ride to train station
    Patterson
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 60 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line FRANKSTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 76 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line FRANKSTON.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 60 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Bentleigh 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 train line till Flinders Street station near Bentleigh in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Essendon to Bentleigh in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between Essendon and Bentleigh in Melbourne by train is about 60 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Essendon to Bentleigh costs A$5.30.

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