How to get from Caulfield East to Essendon by train?

By train

To get from Caulfield East to Essendon in Melbourne, take the FRANKSTON train from Caulfield 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 42 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

42minA$5.30
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Caulfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Caulfield East
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    18 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 PAKENHAM and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Caulfield East to Essendon in Melbourne, take the PAKENHAM train from Caulfield station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Southern Cross station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

46minA$5.30
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Caulfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Caulfield East
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    20 min
  • 4
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Caulfield East to Essendon

The distance between Caulfield East, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 19.82 km, which can typically be travelled in 42 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Caulfield East 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 Caulfield East

Caulfield East is located at Caulfield East, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 57-Caulfield Railway Station/Derby Rd (Caulfield East).

Train stations close to Caulfield East:

  • Caulfield

Bus stations close to Caulfield East:

  • Caulfield Racecourse/Station St (Caulfield)
  • Caulfield Railway Station/Normanby Rd (Caulfield East)
  • Caulfield Station/Sir John Monash Dr (Caulfield 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

Alternative route by train via PAKENHAM and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Caulfield East to Essendon in Melbourne, take the PAKENHAM train from Caulfield station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Southern Cross station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

46minA$5.30
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Caulfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Caulfield East
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    20 min
  • 4
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Caulfield East to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 42 minutes, using Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Caulfield East to Essendon?

    The alternative route takes 46 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 42 min.

  • Which train line goes from Caulfield East to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The FRANKSTON train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Caulfield East 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 Caulfield East to Essendon in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between Caulfield East and Essendon in Melbourne by train is about 42 min.

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

    Get on the FRANKSTON train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Caulfield East in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Caulfield East to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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