How to get from Essendon to Chelsea by train?

From Essendon to Chelsea by train

To get from Essendon to Chelsea in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the REPLACEMENT BUS train from Essendon Railway Station station to North Melbourne Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UPFIELD train and finally take the FRANKSTON train from Degraves St station to Chelsea Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The train schedule from Essendon may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Chelsea on the Moovit app.

98min
Train - REPLACEMENT BUS
REPLACEMENT BUS
Train - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
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 - REPLACEMENT BUSREPLACEMENT BUS
    Wait for train
    REPLACEMENT BUS
    North Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:NME
    22 min
  • 4
    Train - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    Flinders Street
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Degraves St
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    7 min
  • 6
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chelsea Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:CSA
    49 min
  • 8
    Walk to Chelsea
    Walk to
    Chelsea
    60 m • 1 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 43.19 km, which can typically be travelled in 98 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 timetable from Essendon to Chelsea

To check the train timetable 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 journey and stay up to date with the latest train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 98 minutes, using Train line REPLACEMENT BUS, Train line UPFIELD, Train line FRANKSTON.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 38 min.

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

    The REPLACEMENT BUS train line goes from North Melbourne Railway Station near Essendon to Degraves St station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Degraves St 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 38 min.

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

    Get on the REPLACEMENT BUS train from the North Melbourne Railway 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 Degraves St station, which is closest to Chelsea in Melbourne.

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