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

From Essendon to Carlton North by train and tram

To get from Essendon to Carlton North in Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Melbourne Central station. Next, take the 6 tram from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 115-Melbourne Cemetery/Lygon St (Carlton North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

37minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Tram - 6
6
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 - 66
    Wait for tram
    6
    Moreland
  • 6
    Ride to tram station 115-Melbourne Cemetery/Lygon St (Carlton North)
    Ride to tram station
    115-Melbourne Cemetery/Lygon St (Carlton North)
    ID 18792
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Essendon to Carlton North by train and tram via CRAIGIEBURN and 1

To get from Essendon to Carlton North in Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the 1 tram from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 115-Melbourne Cemetery/Lygon St (Carlton North) 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
Tram - 1
1
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
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19685
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 11
    Wait for tram
    1
    East Coburg
  • 6
    Ride to tram station 115-Melbourne Cemetery/Lygon St (Carlton North)
    Ride to tram station
    115-Melbourne Cemetery/Lygon St (Carlton North)
    ID 18792
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Carlton North

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Carlton North, Melbourne is approximately 11.27 km, which can typically be travelled in 37 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Carlton North 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 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 Carlton North, Melbourne

Carlton North is located at Carlton North, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Newry St/Rathdowne St (Carlton North).

Bus stations close to Carlton North:

  • Newry St/Rathdowne St (Carlton North)
  • Curtain Square/Rathdowne St (Carlton North)
  • O'Grady St/Rathdowne St (Carlton North)

Alternative route from Essendon to Carlton North by train and tram via CRAIGIEBURN and 1

To get from Essendon to Carlton North in Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the 1 tram from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 115-Melbourne Cemetery/Lygon St (Carlton North) 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
Tram - 1
1
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
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19685
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 11
    Wait for tram
    1
    East Coburg
  • 6
    Ride to tram station 115-Melbourne Cemetery/Lygon St (Carlton North)
    Ride to tram station
    115-Melbourne Cemetery/Lygon St (Carlton North)
    ID 18792
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 37 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 6.

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

    The alternative route takes 43 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 1.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and Carlton North?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 37 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Carlton North?

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

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

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and Carlton North in Melbourne by train and tram is about 37 min.

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

    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 Carlton North?

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

  • When is the first train from Essendon to Carlton North?

    The first train from Essendon in Essendon to Carlton North 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 North?

    The ride from Essendon to Carlton North costs A$5.30.

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