How to get from Cheltenham to Essendon by train?

From Cheltenham to Essendon by train

To get from Cheltenham to Essendon in Melbourne, take the FRANKSTON train from Cheltenham Railway Station station to Southern Cross Railway Station station. Next, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Southern Cross Railway Station station to Essendon Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min.

53min
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Cheltenham Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Cheltenham
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Broadmeadows
  • 6
    Ride to train station Essendon Railway Station
    Ride to train station
    Essendon Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ESD
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Cheltenham to Essendon by train and tram

To get from Cheltenham to Essendon in Melbourne, take the FRANKSTON train from Cheltenham Railway Station station to Melbourne Central Railway Station station. Next, take the 59 tram from Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5 station to Fletcher St/Napier St #41 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min.

70min
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Cheltenham Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Cheltenham
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Melbourne Central Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:MCE
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5
    ID 17854
    250 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Fletcher St/Napier St #41
    ID 19657
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    190 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Cheltenham to Essendon

The distance between Cheltenham, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 31.82 km, which can typically be travelled in 53 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cheltenham to Essendon by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Cheltenham to Essendon by train and tram

To get from Cheltenham to Essendon in Melbourne, take the FRANKSTON train from Cheltenham Railway Station station to Melbourne Central Railway Station station. Next, take the 59 tram from Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5 station to Fletcher St/Napier St #41 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min.

70min
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Cheltenham Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Cheltenham
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Melbourne Central Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:MCE
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5
    ID 17854
    250 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Fletcher St/Napier St #41
    ID 19657
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    190 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 53 minutes, using Train line FRANKSTON, Train line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 70 minutes, using Train line FRANKSTON, Tram line 59.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 53 min.

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

    The FRANKSTON train line goes from Flinders Street Via City Loop station near Cheltenham to Southern Cross Railway Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Southern Cross Railway Station station near Essendon in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Cheltenham and Essendon in Melbourne by train is about 53 min.

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

    Get on the FRANKSTON train from the Flinders Street Via City Loop station near Cheltenham in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross Railway Station station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

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

    The first bus from Cheltenham to Essendon in Melbourne is Mordialloc - Altona. It leaves the Centre Dandenong Rd/Warrigal Rd stop at 16:05.

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