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How to get from Alphington to Essendon by train?

By train

To get from Alphington to Essendon in Melbourne, take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Alphington station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Flinders Street station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

41minA$5.30
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Alphington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Alphington
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    20 min
  • 4
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and tram

To get from Alphington to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 508 bus from Alphington Railway Station/Wingrove St (Alphington) station to Pascoe Vale Rd/Wilson St (Moonee Ponds) station. Next, take the 59 tram from 35-Queens Park/Pascoe Vale Rd (Moonee Ponds) station to 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

49minA$5.30
Bus - 508
508
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Alphington Railway Station/Wingrove St (Alphington)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Alphington
  • 2
    Bus - 508508
    Wait for bus
    508
    Moonee Ponds
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pascoe Vale Rd/Wilson St (Moonee Ponds)
    ID 6193
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    35-Queens Park/Pascoe Vale Rd (Moonee Ponds)
    ID 19623
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19657
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Alphington to Essendon

The distance between Alphington, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 18.54 km, which can typically be travelled in 41 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alphington to Essendon 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 Alphington

Alphington is located at Alphington, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Alphington.

Train stations close to Alphington:

  • Alphington
  • Darebin
  • Fairfield

Bus stations close to Alphington:

  • Alphington Railway Station/Wingrove St (Alphington)
  • Harker St/Heidelberg Rd (Alphington)
  • Yarralea St/Heidelberg Rd (Alphington)

Public transport stations close to Essendon, Melbourne

Essendon is located at Essendon, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon).

Train stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon

Bus stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)

By bus and tram

To get from Alphington to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 508 bus from Alphington Railway Station/Wingrove St (Alphington) station to Pascoe Vale Rd/Wilson St (Moonee Ponds) station. Next, take the 59 tram from 35-Queens Park/Pascoe Vale Rd (Moonee Ponds) station to 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

49minA$5.30
Bus - 508
508
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Alphington Railway Station/Wingrove St (Alphington)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Alphington
  • 2
    Bus - 508508
    Wait for bus
    508
    Moonee Ponds
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pascoe Vale Rd/Wilson St (Moonee Ponds)
    ID 6193
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    35-Queens Park/Pascoe Vale Rd (Moonee Ponds)
    ID 19623
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19657
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 41 minutes, using Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 49 minutes, using Bus line 508, Bus line 59.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 41 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Alphington and Essendon in Melbourne by train is about 41 min.

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

    Get on the HURSTBRIDGE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Alphington in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Alphington to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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