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How to get from Essendon to Camperdown by train?

By train

To get from Essendon to Camperdown in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to North Melbourne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WERRIBEE train and finally take the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train from Footscray station to Camperdown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 54 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

174minA$8.54
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
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
    North Melbourne
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    6 min
  • 6
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Warrnambool
  • 7
    Ride to train station Camperdown
    Ride to train station
    Camperdown
    143 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via CRAIGIEBURN, SUNBURY and WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC

To get from Essendon to Camperdown in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to North Melbourne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train from Footscray station to Camperdown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 14 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

194minA$8.54
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
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
    North Melbourne
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    4 min
  • 6
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Warrnambool
  • 7
    Ride to train station Camperdown
    Ride to train station
    Camperdown
    143 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Camperdown

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Camperdown, Melbourne is approximately 211.03 km, which can typically be travelled in 174 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Camperdown 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 Camperdown, Melbourne

Camperdown is located at Camperdown, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Camperdown Railway Station (Camperdown).

Bus stations close to Camperdown:

  • Camperdown Railway Station (Camperdown)
  • Visitors Centre/Mcnicol St (Camperdown)
  • Camperdown

Alternative route by train via CRAIGIEBURN, SUNBURY and WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC

To get from Essendon to Camperdown in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to North Melbourne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC train from Footscray station to Camperdown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 14 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

194minA$8.54
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
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
    North Melbourne
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    4 min
  • 6
    Train - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLACWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Wait for train
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC
    Warrnambool
  • 7
    Ride to train station Camperdown
    Ride to train station
    Camperdown
    143 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 174 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC.

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

    The alternative route takes 194 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & COLAC.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and Camperdown?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 54 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Camperdown?

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

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

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and Camperdown in Melbourne by train is about 2 hr 54 min.

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

    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 Camperdown?

    Get off the train at the North Melbourne station, which is closest to Camperdown in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Essendon to Camperdown costs A$8.54.

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