How to get from Altona to Essendon by train?

By train

To get from Altona to Essendon in Melbourne, take the WERRIBEE train from Westona station to North Melbourne station. Next, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from North Melbourne station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

57minA$5.30
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Westona

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Altona
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    27 min
  • 4
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Altona to Essendon in Melbourne, take the WERRIBEE train from Westona station to Altona station. Next, take the 903 bus from Altona Station/Railway St South (Altona) station to Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

65minA$5.30
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Westona

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Altona
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Altona
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Altona Station/Railway St South (Altona)
    ID 40920
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 51771
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Altona to Essendon

The distance between Altona, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 23.31 km, which can typically be travelled in 57 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Altona 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 Altona

Altona is located at Altona, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Westona Railway Station/Maidstone St (Altona).

Train stations close to Altona:

  • Laverton
  • Seaholme
  • Westona

Bus stations close to Altona:

  • Westona Railway Station/Maidstone St (Altona)
  • Maidstone St/Civic Pde (Altona)
  • Linnet St/Maidstone St (Altona)

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)

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Altona to Essendon in Melbourne, take the WERRIBEE train from Westona station to Altona station. Next, take the 903 bus from Altona Station/Railway St South (Altona) station to Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

65minA$5.30
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Westona

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Altona
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Altona
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Altona Station/Railway St South (Altona)
    ID 40920
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 51771
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 57 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 65 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line 903.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 57 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Altona and Essendon in Melbourne by train is about 57 min.

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

    Get on the WERRIBEE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Altona in Melbourne.

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

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

  • When is the first bus from Altona to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The first bus from Altona to Essendon in Melbourne is Mordialloc - Altona. It leaves the Altona Station/Railway St South (Altona) stop at 00:25.

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

    The ride from Altona to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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