How to get from Burnley to Essendon by train and tram?

From Burnley to Essendon by train and tram

To get from Burnley to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 70 tram from 18-Yarra Bvd/Swan St (Burnley) station to 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Flinders Street station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

48minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 70
70
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from 18-Yarra Bvd/Swan St (Burnley)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    18-Yarra Bvd/Swan St (Burnley)
    ID 19298
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 7070
    Wait for tram
    70
    Waterfront City Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
    ID 18175
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Burnley to Essendon by train

To get from Burnley to Essendon in Melbourne, take the BELGRAVE train from Hawthorn 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 44 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

44minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Hawthorn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hawthorn
    920 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    10 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 Burnley to Essendon

The distance between Burnley, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 14.69 km, which can typically be travelled in 48 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Burnley to Essendon by train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Burnley

Burnley is located at Burnley, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 18-Yarra Bvd/Swan St (Burnley).

Bus stations close to Burnley:

  • Hawthorn Railway Station/Burwood Rd (Hawthorn)
  • Elgin Pl/Power St (Hawthorn)

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

From Burnley to Essendon by train

To get from Burnley to Essendon in Melbourne, take the BELGRAVE train from Hawthorn 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 44 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

44minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Hawthorn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hawthorn
    920 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    10 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 Burnley to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 48 minutes, using Bus line 70, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 44 minutes, using Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • Is there a direct tram between Burnley and Essendon in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 48 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Burnley to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The 70 tram line goes from 18-Yarra Bvd/Swan St (Burnley) station near Burnley to Waterfront City Docklands station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Waterfront City Docklands station near Essendon in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Burnley to Essendon in Melbourne by tram and train?

    The total travel time between Burnley and Essendon in Melbourne by tram and train is about 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Burnley to get to Essendon in Melbourne?

    Get on the 70 tram from the 18-Yarra Bvd/Swan St (Burnley) station near Burnley in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Burnley and Essendon in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the Waterfront City Docklands station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

  • How much is the tram fare from Burnley to Essendon?

    The ride from Burnley to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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