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

From Essendon to Carlton North by bus and tram

To get from Essendon to Carlton North in Carlton North, take the 59 tram from 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station to 31-Montgomery St/Mt Alexander Rd (Moonee Ponds) station. Next, take the 504 bus from Wordsworth St/Mt Alexander Rd (Moonee Ponds) station to Post Office/Richardson St (Carlton North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

35minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 59
59
Bus - 504
504
Leaves from 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)

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  • 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
    31-Montgomery St/Mt Alexander Rd (Moonee Ponds)
    ID 19268
    7 min
  • 4
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Clifton Hill
  • 5
    Ride to bus station Post Office/Richardson St (Carlton North)
    Ride to bus station
    Post Office/Richardson St (Carlton North)
    ID 7977
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Essendon to Carlton North by train and tram

To get from Essendon to Carlton North in Carlton North, 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 117-Richardson St/Lygon St (Carlton North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

44minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Tram - 6
6
Walk to Carlton North
Leaves from Essendon

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  • 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
    Ride to tram station
    117-Richardson St/Lygon St (Carlton North)
    ID 18794
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Carlton North
    Walk to
    Carlton North
    Rathdowne Street
    320 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Carlton North

The distance between Essendon, Carlton North and Carlton North, Carlton North is approximately 7.93 km, which can typically be travelled in 35 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Carlton North by bus and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Carlton North – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Essendon

Essendon is located at Essendon, Carlton North 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, Carlton North

Carlton North is located at Rathdowne Street, Carlton North and the nearest public transport station is Carlton North Post Office/Rathdowne St (Carlton North).

Bus stations close to Carlton North:

  • Carlton North Post Office/Rathdowne St (Carlton North)
  • Post Office/Richardson St (Carlton North)
  • Rathdowne St/Richardson St (Carlton North)

Related Routes

From Essendon to Carlton North by train and tram

To get from Essendon to Carlton North in Carlton North, 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 117-Richardson St/Lygon St (Carlton North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

44minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Tram - 6
6
Walk to Carlton North
Leaves from Essendon

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  • 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
    Ride to tram station
    117-Richardson St/Lygon St (Carlton North)
    ID 18794
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Carlton North
    Walk to
    Carlton North
    Rathdowne Street
    320 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 35 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line 504.

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

    The alternative route takes 44 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 6.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 35 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Essendon to Carlton North?

    The 59 tram line goes from 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station near Essendon in Essendon to Flinders Street Station (City) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Flinders Street Station (City) station near Carlton North in Carlton North.

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

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and Carlton North in Carlton North by tram and bus is about 35 min.

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

    Get on the 59 tram from the 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station near Essendon in Essendon.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Essendon and Carlton North?

    Get off the tram at the Flinders Street Station (City) stop, which is closest to Carlton North in Carlton North.

  • How much is the tram fare from Essendon to Carlton North?

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

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