How to get from Essendon to Chelsea by train?

From Essendon to Chelsea by train

To get from Essendon to Chelsea in Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon Railway Station station to Flinders Street Railway Station station. Next, take the FRANKSTON train from Flinders Street Railway Station station to Chelsea Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The train schedule from Essendon may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Chelsea on the Moovit app.

81min
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Walk to Chelsea
Leaves from Essendon Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essendon
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chelsea Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:CSA
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chelsea
    Walk to
    Chelsea
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Essendon to Chelsea by train and tram

To get from Essendon to Chelsea in Melbourne, take the 59 tram from Fletcher St/Napier St #41 station to Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St #1 station. Next, take the FRANKSTON train from Flinders Street Railway Station station to Chelsea Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The train schedule from Essendon may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Chelsea on the Moovit app.

105min
Walk to tram stationTram - 59
59
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Walk to Chelsea
Leaves from Fletcher St/Napier St #41

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Fletcher St/Napier St #41
    ID 19277
    190 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St #1
    ID 17877
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chelsea Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:CSA
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chelsea
    Walk to
    Chelsea
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Chelsea

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Chelsea, Melbourne is approximately 43.33 km, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Chelsea by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train schedule from Essendon to Chelsea

To check the train schedule from Essendon to Chelsea using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Essendon) and destination (Chelsea), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest train schedules.

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From Essendon to Chelsea by train and tram

To get from Essendon to Chelsea in Melbourne, take the 59 tram from Fletcher St/Napier St #41 station to Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St #1 station. Next, take the FRANKSTON train from Flinders Street Railway Station station to Chelsea Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The train schedule from Essendon may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Chelsea on the Moovit app.

105min
Walk to tram stationTram - 59
59
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Walk to Chelsea
Leaves from Fletcher St/Napier St #41

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Fletcher St/Napier St #41
    ID 19277
    190 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St #1
    ID 17877
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chelsea Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:CSA
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chelsea
    Walk to
    Chelsea
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Train line CRAIGIEBURN, Train line FRANKSTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 105 minutes, using Tram line 59, Train line FRANKSTON.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 21 min.

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

    The CRAIGIEBURN train line goes from Flinders Street Via City Loop station near Essendon to Flinders Street Railway Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Flinders Street Railway Station station near Chelsea in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Essendon to Chelsea in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between Essendon and Chelsea in Melbourne by train is about 1 hr 21 min.

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

    Get on the CRAIGIEBURN train from the Flinders Street Via City Loop station near Essendon in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Essendon and Chelsea in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Flinders Street Railway Station station, which is closest to Chelsea in Melbourne.

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