How to get from Essendon to Canterbury by train?

By train

To get from Essendon to Canterbury in Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Parliament station. Next, take the BELGRAVE train from Parliament station to Canterbury station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

43minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Leaves from Essendon

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  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essendon
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    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parliament
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
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    Ride to train station Canterbury
    Ride to train station
    Canterbury
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via CRAIGIEBURN and LILYDALE

To get from Essendon to Canterbury in Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Parliament station. Next, take the LILYDALE train from Parliament station to Canterbury station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

53minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
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
    Parliament
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station Canterbury
    Ride to train station
    Canterbury
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Canterbury

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Canterbury, Melbourne is approximately 20.47 km, which can typically be travelled in 43 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Canterbury 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 Canterbury, Melbourne

Canterbury is located at Canterbury, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Canterbury Station/Rochester Rd (Canterbury).

Train stations close to Canterbury:

  • Canterbury
  • Chatham

Bus stations close to Canterbury:

  • Canterbury Station/Rochester Rd (Canterbury)
  • Daphne St/Canterbury Rd (Canterbury)
  • 28 Rochester Rd (Canterbury)

Related Routes

Alternative route by train via CRAIGIEBURN and LILYDALE

To get from Essendon to Canterbury in Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Parliament station. Next, take the LILYDALE train from Parliament station to Canterbury station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

53minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
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
    Parliament
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    Lilydale
  • 5
    Ride to train station Canterbury
    Ride to train station
    Canterbury
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 43 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line BELGRAVE.

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

    The alternative route takes 53 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line LILYDALE.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and Canterbury?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 43 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Canterbury?

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

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

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and Canterbury in Melbourne by train is about 43 min.

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

    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 Canterbury?

    Get off the train at the Parliament station, which is closest to Canterbury in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Essendon to Canterbury costs A$5.30.

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