How to get from Essendon to Brighton by train?

By train

To get from Essendon to Brighton in Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the SANDRINGHAM train from Flinders Street station to Middle Brighton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

66minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Walk to Brighton
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
    Middle Brighton
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to Brighton
    Walk to
    Brighton
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train and tram

To get from Essendon to Brighton 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 SANDRINGHAM train from Flinders Street station to Middle Brighton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

83minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 59
59
Train - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Walk to Brighton
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
    200 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 - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    Sandringham
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Middle Brighton
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to Brighton
    Walk to
    Brighton
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Brighton

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Brighton, Melbourne is approximately 24.31 km, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Brighton 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 Brighton, Melbourne

Brighton is located at Brighton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Middle Brighton Station/Male St (Brighton).

Train stations close to Brighton:

  • Middle Brighton
  • North Brighton
  • Brighton Beach

Bus stations close to Brighton:

  • Middle Brighton Station/Male St (Brighton)
  • Middle Brighton Railway Station/Church St (Brighton)
  • Church St/Male St (Brighton)

Related Routes

By train and tram

To get from Essendon to Brighton 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 SANDRINGHAM train from Flinders Street station to Middle Brighton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

83minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 59
59
Train - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Walk to Brighton
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
    200 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 - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    Sandringham
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Middle Brighton
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to Brighton
    Walk to
    Brighton
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line SANDRINGHAM.

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

    The alternative route takes 83 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line SANDRINGHAM.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and Brighton?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 6 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Brighton?

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

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

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and Brighton in Melbourne by train is about 1 hr 6 min.

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

    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 Brighton?

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

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

    The ride from Essendon to Brighton costs A$5.30.

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