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

From Burwood to Essendon by train and tram

To get from Burwood to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 70 tram from 61-Elgar Rd/Riversdale Rd (Surrey Hills) 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 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

72minA$5.30
Tram - 70
70
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from 61-Elgar Rd/Riversdale Rd (Surrey Hills)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Burwood
  • 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
    38 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 Burwood to Essendon by tram

To get from Burwood to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 70 tram from 61-Elgar Rd/Riversdale Rd (Surrey Hills) station to 4-Elizabeth St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the 59 tram from 1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station to 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

87minA$5.30
Tram - 70
70
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from 61-Elgar Rd/Riversdale Rd (Surrey Hills)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Burwood
  • 2
    Tram - 7070
    Wait for tram
    70
    Waterfront City Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    4-Elizabeth St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
    ID 18176
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17850
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19657
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Burwood to Essendon

The distance between Burwood, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 22.71 km, which can typically be travelled in 72 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Burwood 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 Burwood

Burwood is located at Burwood, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Uganda St/Elgar Rd (Burwood).

Bus stations close to Burwood:

  • Uganda St/Elgar Rd (Burwood)
  • Cadorna St/Elgar Rd (Box Hill South)
  • Cadorna St/Elgar Rd (Burwood)

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)

From Burwood to Essendon by tram

To get from Burwood to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 70 tram from 61-Elgar Rd/Riversdale Rd (Surrey Hills) station to 4-Elizabeth St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the 59 tram from 1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station to 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

87minA$5.30
Tram - 70
70
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from 61-Elgar Rd/Riversdale Rd (Surrey Hills)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Burwood
  • 2
    Tram - 7070
    Wait for tram
    70
    Waterfront City Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    4-Elizabeth St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
    ID 18176
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17850
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19657
    33 min
  • 7
    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 Burwood to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 72 minutes, using Bus line 70, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Bus line 70, Bus line 59.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 12 min.

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

    The 70 tram line goes from Waterfront City Docklands station near Burwood to 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Burwood and Essendon in Melbourne by tram and train is about 1 hr 12 min.

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

    Get on the 70 tram from the Waterfront City Docklands station near Burwood in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

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

    The first bus from Burwood to Essendon in Melbourne is Mordialloc - Altona. It leaves the Elgar Rd/Riversdale Rd (Surrey Hills) stop at 00:30.

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

    The ride from Burwood to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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