How to get from Essendon to Carlton by train and tram?

By train and tram

To get from Essendon to Carlton in Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Melbourne Central station. Next, take the 64 tram from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 31 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

31minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Tram - 64
64
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
    Melbourne Central
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19689
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 6464
    Wait for tram
    64
    Melbourne University
  • 6
    Ride to tram station 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton)
    Ride to tram station
    4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton)
    ID 19693
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By tram

Take one direct tram from Essendon to Carlton in Melbourne: take the 59 tram from 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station to 7-Queen Victoria Market/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

37minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 59
59
Walk to Carlton
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
    7-Queen Victoria Market/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17871
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to Carlton
    Walk to
    Carlton
    440 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Carlton

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Carlton, Melbourne is approximately 9.23 km, which can typically be travelled in 31 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Carlton by train and 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

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 Carlton, Melbourne

Carlton is located at Carlton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Queensberry St/Lygon St (Carlton).

Bus stations close to Carlton:

  • Queensberry St/Lygon St (Carlton)
  • Trades Hall/Lygon St (Carlton)
  • Old Melbourne Gaol/Russell St (Melbourne City)

Related Routes

By tram

Take one direct tram from Essendon to Carlton in Melbourne: take the 59 tram from 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station to 7-Queen Victoria Market/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

37minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 59
59
Walk to Carlton
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
    7-Queen Victoria Market/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17871
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to Carlton
    Walk to
    Carlton
    440 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 31 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 64.

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

    The alternative route takes 37 minutes, using Bus line 59.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 31 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Carlton in Melbourne?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Essendon to Carlton in Melbourne by train and tram?

    The total travel time between Essendon and Carlton in Melbourne by train and tram is about 31 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Melbourne Central station, which is closest to Carlton in Melbourne.

  • When is the first train from Essendon to Carlton in Melbourne?

    The first train from Essendon to Carlton in Melbourne is Craigieburn - City (Flinders Street). It leaves the Essendon station at 00:19.

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

    The ride from Essendon to Carlton costs A$5.30.

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