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.

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
    22 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
    52 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chelsea
    Walk to
    Chelsea
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Essendon to Chelsea by bus and train

To get from Essendon to Chelsea in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon Railway Station station to Flinders Street Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the 902 bus from Springvale Station/Springvale Rd station to Chelsea Station/Station St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min.

101min
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Bus - 902
902
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
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Town Hall Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:THL
    450 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    East Pakenham
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Springvale Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SPG
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Springvale Station/Springvale Rd
    ID 2009
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Chelsea Railway Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chelsea Station/Station St
    ID 27745
    28 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chelsea
    Walk to
    Chelsea
    170 m • 3 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.

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From Essendon to Chelsea by bus and train

To get from Essendon to Chelsea in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon Railway Station station to Flinders Street Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the 902 bus from Springvale Station/Springvale Rd station to Chelsea Station/Station St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min.

101min
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Bus - 902
902
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
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Town Hall Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:THL
    450 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    East Pakenham
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Springvale Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SPG
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Springvale Station/Springvale Rd
    ID 2009
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Chelsea Railway Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chelsea Station/Station St
    ID 27745
    28 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chelsea
    Walk to
    Chelsea
    170 m • 3 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 101 minutes, using Train line CRAIGIEBURN, Train line PAKENHAM, Bus line 902.

  • 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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