How to get from Blackburn to Essendon by train?

By train

To get from Blackburn to Essendon in Melbourne, take the BELGRAVE train from Blackburn 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 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

62minA$5.30
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Blackburn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Blackburn
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    32 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

Alternative route by train via LILYDALE and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Blackburn to Essendon in Melbourne, take the LILYDALE train from Blackburn 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 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

72minA$5.30
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Blackburn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Blackburn
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    32 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
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Public transport directions from Blackburn to Essendon

The distance between Blackburn, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 26.69 km, which can typically be travelled in 62 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Blackburn 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 Blackburn

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

Train stations close to Blackburn:

  • Nunawading
  • Box Hill
  • Laburnum

Bus stations close to Blackburn:

  • Blackburn Station/Railway Rd (Blackburn)
  • Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)
  • Albert St/Railway Rd (Blackburn)

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 LILYDALE and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Blackburn to Essendon in Melbourne, take the LILYDALE train from Blackburn 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 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

72minA$5.30
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Blackburn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Blackburn
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    32 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 62 minutes, using Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 2 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Blackburn and Essendon in Melbourne by train is about 1 hr 2 min.

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

    Get on the BELGRAVE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Blackburn in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Blackburn to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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