How to get from Carlton to Essendon by tram?

By tram

Take one direct tram from Carlton to Essendon in Melbourne: take the 59 tram from 7-Queen Victoria Market/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station to 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

35minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from 7-Queen Victoria Market/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    7-Queen Victoria Market/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17856
    480 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19657
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train and tram

To get from Carlton to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 64 tram from 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston 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 38 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

38minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 64
64
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton)
    ID 19492
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Tram - 6464
    Wait for tram
    64
    East Brighton
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    60 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
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Public transport directions from Carlton to Essendon

The distance between Carlton, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 8.14 km, which can typically be travelled in 35 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carlton to Essendon by tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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

By train and tram

To get from Carlton to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 64 tram from 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston 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 38 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

38minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 64
64
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton)
    ID 19492
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Tram - 6464
    Wait for tram
    64
    East Brighton
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    60 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 35 minutes, using Bus line 59.

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

    The alternative route takes 38 minutes, using Bus line 64, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    Yes, there is a direct tram going from Carlton to Essendon in Melbourne in 35 min.

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

    The 59 tram line goes from 7-Queen Victoria Market/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station near Carlton to Airport West station near Essendon in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Carlton to Essendon in Melbourne by tram?

    The total travel time between Carlton and Essendon in Melbourne by tram is about 35 min.

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

    Get on the 59 tram from the 7-Queen Victoria Market/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station near Carlton in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the Airport West station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

  • When is the last train from Carlton to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The last train from Carlton to Essendon in Melbourne is the Craigieburn - City (Flinders Street) line. It leaves the Melbourne Central station at 19:32.

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

    The ride from Carlton to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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