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How to get from Armadale to Essendon by train?

By train

To get from Armadale to Essendon in Melbourne, take the FRANKSTON train from Armadale 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 36 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

36minA$5.30
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Armadale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Armadale
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    13 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 train and tram

To get from Armadale to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one tram line: take the FRANKSTON train from Armadale station to South Yarra station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the 59 tram from 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station to 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

56minA$5.30
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Armadale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Armadale
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Yarra
    6 min
  • 4
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Melbourne Central
    8 min
  • 6
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17854
    130 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 8
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19657
    28 min
  • 9
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Armadale to Essendon

The distance between Armadale, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 16.72 km, which can typically be travelled in 36 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Armadale 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 Armadale

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

Train stations close to Armadale:

  • Armadale

Bus stations close to Armadale:

  • St James Rd/Kooyong Rd (Armadale)
  • Densham Rd/Rose St (Armadale)
  • High St/Kooyong Rd (Armadale)

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 train and tram

To get from Armadale to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one tram line: take the FRANKSTON train from Armadale station to South Yarra station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the 59 tram from 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station to 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

56minA$5.30
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Armadale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Armadale
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Yarra
    6 min
  • 4
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Melbourne Central
    8 min
  • 6
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17854
    130 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 8
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19657
    28 min
  • 9
    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 Armadale to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 36 minutes, using Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 56 minutes, using Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line 59.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 36 min.

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

    The FRANKSTON train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Armadale 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 Armadale to Essendon in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between Armadale and Essendon in Melbourne by train is about 36 min.

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

    Get on the FRANKSTON train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Armadale in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Armadale 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 Armadale to Essendon?

    The ride from Armadale to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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