How to get from Cheltenham to Essendon by train and tram?

Cheltenham to Essendon - Train Timetable

The FRANKSTON train from Cheltenham to Essendon runs from 04:40 to 23:34, with departures every 5-20 min. The journey takes about 1 hr 10 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Cheltenham to Essendon by train and tram

To get from Cheltenham to Essendon in Melbourne, take the FRANKSTON train from Cheltenham 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. The train and tram schedule from Cheltenham may change. We recommend you check the updated train and tram schedule to Essendon on the Moovit app.

70min
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Cheltenham 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
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5
    ID 17854
    70 m • 1 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
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    200 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 30.4 km, which can typically be travelled in 70 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cheltenham to Essendon by train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train And Tram timetable from Cheltenham to Essendon

To check the train and tram timetable from Cheltenham to Essendon using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Cheltenham) and destination (Essendon), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available train and tram routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each train and tram, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest train and tram timetables.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way 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 one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 10 min.

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

    The FRANKSTON train line goes from Melbourne Central Railway Station near Cheltenham to Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5 station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5 station near Essendon in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Cheltenham and Essendon in Melbourne by train and tram is about 1 hr 10 min.

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

    Get on the FRANKSTON train from the Melbourne Central Railway 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 Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5 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 Altona - Mordialloc (SMARTBUS Service). It leaves the Centre Dandenong Rd/Warrigal Rd stop at 16:58.

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