How to get from Carnegie to Essendon by train?

From Carnegie to Essendon by train

To get from Carnegie to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the PAKENHAM train from Carnegie 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 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

68minA$5.30
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Carnegie

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Carnegie
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    22 min
  • 4
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    20 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

From Carnegie to Essendon by bus and train

To get from Carnegie to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 900 bus from Koornang Rd/Dandenong Rd (Carnegie) station to Caulfield Railway Station/Sir John Monash Dr (Caulfield East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON 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 12 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

72minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 900
900
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Koornang Rd/Dandenong Rd (Carnegie)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Koornang Rd/Dandenong Rd (Carnegie)
    ID 23229
    330 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 900900
    Wait for bus
    900
    Caulfield
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Caulfield Railway Station/Sir John Monash Dr (Caulfield East)
    ID 22022
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Caulfield
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    18 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    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 Carnegie to Essendon

The distance between Carnegie, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 22.64 km, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carnegie 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 Carnegie

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

Bus stations close to Carnegie:

  • Carnegie Railway Station/Koornang Rd (Carnegie)
  • Dandenong Rd/Darling Rd (Malvern East)
  • Darling Rd/Princes Hwy (Malvern East)

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 Carnegie to Essendon by bus and train

To get from Carnegie to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 900 bus from Koornang Rd/Dandenong Rd (Carnegie) station to Caulfield Railway Station/Sir John Monash Dr (Caulfield East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON 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 12 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

72minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 900
900
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Koornang Rd/Dandenong Rd (Carnegie)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Koornang Rd/Dandenong Rd (Carnegie)
    ID 23229
    330 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 900900
    Wait for bus
    900
    Caulfield
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Caulfield Railway Station/Sir John Monash Dr (Caulfield East)
    ID 22022
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Caulfield
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    18 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    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 Carnegie to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Bus line 900, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 8 min.

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

    The PAKENHAM train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Carnegie to Caulfield station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Caulfield station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Carnegie and Essendon in Melbourne by train is about 1 hr 8 min.

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

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Carnegie in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Carnegie to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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