How to get from Caulfield North to Essendon by train and tram?

By train and tram

To get from Caulfield North to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 16 tram from 51-Hawthorn Rd/Balaclava Rd (Caulfield North) station to 48-Dandenong Rd/Glenferrie Rd (Malvern) 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 51 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

51minA$5.30
Tram - 16
16
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from 51-Hawthorn Rd/Balaclava Rd (Caulfield North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Caulfield North
  • 2
    Tram - 1616
    Wait for tram
    16
    Kew Via St Kilda Beach
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    48-Dandenong Rd/Glenferrie Rd (Malvern)
    ID 20524
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Malvern
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    15 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

Alternative route by train and tram via 16, PAKENHAM and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Caulfield North to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 16 tram from 51-Hawthorn Rd/Balaclava Rd (Caulfield North) station to 53-Malvern Railway Station/Glenferrie Rd (Malvern) 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 51 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

51minA$5.30
Tram - 16
16
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from 51-Hawthorn Rd/Balaclava Rd (Caulfield North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Caulfield North
  • 2
    Tram - 1616
    Wait for tram
    16
    Kew Via St Kilda Beach
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    53-Malvern Railway Station/Glenferrie Rd (Malvern)
    ID 20526
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Malvern
    230 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    17 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    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 North to Essendon

The distance between Caulfield North, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 19.33 km, which can typically be travelled in 51 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Caulfield North 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 Caulfield North

Caulfield North is located at Caulfield North, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 51-Balaclava Rd/Hawthorn Rd (Caulfield North).

Bus stations close to Caulfield North:

  • Glen Eira City Hall/Glen Eira Rd (Caulfield North)
  • Eyre Rd/Kooyong Rd (Caulfield North)
  • Yanakie Cres/Kooyong Rd (Caulfield North)

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 and tram via 16, PAKENHAM and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Caulfield North to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 16 tram from 51-Hawthorn Rd/Balaclava Rd (Caulfield North) station to 53-Malvern Railway Station/Glenferrie Rd (Malvern) 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 51 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

51minA$5.30
Tram - 16
16
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from 51-Hawthorn Rd/Balaclava Rd (Caulfield North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Caulfield North
  • 2
    Tram - 1616
    Wait for tram
    16
    Kew Via St Kilda Beach
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    53-Malvern Railway Station/Glenferrie Rd (Malvern)
    ID 20526
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Malvern
    230 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    17 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    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 North to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 51 minutes, using Bus line 16, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 51 minutes, using Bus line 16, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 51 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Caulfield North to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The 16 tram line goes from Kew Via St Kilda Beach station near Caulfield North to 48-Dandenong Rd/Glenferrie Rd (Malvern) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till 48-Dandenong Rd/Glenferrie Rd (Malvern) station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Caulfield North and Essendon in Melbourne by tram and train is about 51 min.

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

    Get on the 16 tram from the Kew Via St Kilda Beach station near Caulfield North in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the 48-Dandenong Rd/Glenferrie Rd (Malvern) station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

  • How much is the tram fare from Caulfield North to Essendon?

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

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