How to get from Beaconsfield to Essendon by train?

By train

To get from Beaconsfield to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the PAKENHAM train from Beaconsfield station to Pakenham station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Flinders Street station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

119minA$5.30
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Beaconsfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Beaconsfield
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Pakenham
    30 min
  • 4
    Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELLTRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Wait for train
    TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Melbourne
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    59 min
  • 6
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 7
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via PAKENHAM, PAKENHAM and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Beaconsfield to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the PAKENHAM train from Beaconsfield station to Caulfield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Southern Cross station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

149minA$5.30
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Beaconsfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Beaconsfield
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    90 min
  • 4
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    19 min
  • 6
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 7
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Beaconsfield to Essendon

The distance between Beaconsfield, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 77.3 km, which can typically be travelled in 119 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Beaconsfield 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 Beaconsfield

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

Train stations close to Beaconsfield:

  • Beaconsfield
  • Berwick
  • Officer

Bus stations close to Beaconsfield:

  • Beaconsfield Station/Beaconsfield Ave (Beaconsfield)
  • Beaconsfield Station/Kenilworth Ave (Beaconsfield)
  • Brookvale Cl/Soldiers Rd (Beaconsfield)

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

Alternative route by train via PAKENHAM, PAKENHAM and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Beaconsfield to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the PAKENHAM train from Beaconsfield station to Caulfield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Southern Cross station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

149minA$5.30
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Beaconsfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Beaconsfield
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    90 min
  • 4
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    19 min
  • 6
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 7
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 119 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 149 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 59 min.

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

    The PAKENHAM train line goes from Pakenham station near Beaconsfield to Pakenham station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Pakenham station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Beaconsfield and Essendon in Melbourne by train is about 1 hr 59 min.

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

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the Pakenham station near Beaconsfield in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Beaconsfield to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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