How to get from Essendon to Caulfield East by train?

From Essendon to Caulfield East by train

To get from Essendon to Caulfield East in Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the PAKENHAM train from Flinders Street station to Caulfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

39minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
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
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 5
    Ride to train station Caulfield
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Essendon to Caulfield East by train via CRAIGIEBURN and FRANKSTON

To get from Essendon to Caulfield East in Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the FRANKSTON train from Flinders Street station to Caulfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

47minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
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
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 5
    Ride to train station Caulfield
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Caulfield East

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Caulfield East, Melbourne is approximately 21.42 km, which can typically be travelled in 39 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Caulfield East 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 Caulfield East, Melbourne

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

Train stations close to Caulfield East:

  • Caulfield

Bus stations close to Caulfield East:

  • Caulfield Railway Station (Caulfield East)
  • Caulfield Railway Station/Normanby Rd (Caulfield East)
  • Caulfield Railway Station/Sir John Monash Dr (Caulfield East)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Essendon to Caulfield East by train via CRAIGIEBURN and FRANKSTON

To get from Essendon to Caulfield East in Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the FRANKSTON train from Flinders Street station to Caulfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

47minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
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
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 5
    Ride to train station Caulfield
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to Caulfield East?

    The fastest way takes 39 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line PAKENHAM.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essendon to Caulfield East?

    The alternative route takes 47 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line FRANKSTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and Caulfield East?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 39 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Caulfield East?

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

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

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and Caulfield East in Melbourne by train is about 39 min.

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

    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 Caulfield East?

    Get off the train at the Flinders Street station, which is closest to Caulfield East in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Essendon to Caulfield East?

    The ride from Essendon to Caulfield East costs A$5.30.

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