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How to get from Essendon to Clayton by train?

From Essendon to Clayton by train

To get from Essendon to Clayton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the PAKENHAM train from Caulfield station to Clayton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

77minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
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
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    16 min
  • 6
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 7
    Ride to train station Clayton
    Ride to train station
    Clayton
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Essendon to Clayton by bus and train

To get from Essendon to Clayton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the 703 bus from Bentleigh Station/Centre Rd (Bentleigh) station to Clayton Station/Carinish Rd (Clayton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

93minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 703
703
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
    Ride to train station
    Bentleigh
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bentleigh Station/Centre Rd (Bentleigh)
    ID 20574
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    Blackburn
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Clayton Station/Carinish Rd (Clayton)
    Ride to bus station
    Clayton Station/Carinish Rd (Clayton)
    ID 51599
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Clayton

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Clayton, Melbourne is approximately 30.1 km, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Clayton 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 Clayton, Melbourne

Clayton is located at Clayton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Clayton Station/Carinish Rd (Clayton).

Train stations close to Clayton:

  • Clayton
  • Westall
  • Huntingdale

Bus stations close to Clayton:

  • Clayton Station/Carinish Rd (Clayton)
  • Clayton Station/Clayton Rd (Clayton)
  • Clayton Sc/Clayton Rd (Clayton)

From Essendon to Clayton by bus and train

To get from Essendon to Clayton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the 703 bus from Bentleigh Station/Centre Rd (Bentleigh) station to Clayton Station/Carinish Rd (Clayton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

93minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 703
703
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
    Ride to train station
    Bentleigh
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bentleigh Station/Centre Rd (Bentleigh)
    ID 20574
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    Blackburn
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Clayton Station/Carinish Rd (Clayton)
    Ride to bus station
    Clayton Station/Carinish Rd (Clayton)
    ID 51599
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line PAKENHAM.

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

    The alternative route takes 93 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 703.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and Clayton?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 17 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Clayton?

    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 Clayton in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and Clayton in Melbourne by train is about 1 hr 17 min.

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

    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 Clayton?

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

  • How much is the train fare from Essendon to Clayton?

    The ride from Essendon to Clayton costs A$5.30.

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