How to get from Clifton Hill to Essendon by train?

By train

To get from Clifton Hill to Essendon in Melbourne, take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Clifton Hill 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 33 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

33minA$5.30
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Clifton Hill

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Clifton Hill
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    12 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 MERNDA and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Clifton Hill to Essendon in Melbourne, take the MERNDA train from Clifton Hill 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 32 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

32minA$5.30
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Clifton Hill

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Clifton Hill
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    11 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
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Public transport directions from Clifton Hill to Essendon

The distance between Clifton Hill, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 14.69 km, which can typically be travelled in 33 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Clifton Hill 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 Clifton Hill

Clifton Hill is located at Clifton Hill, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Clifton Hill.

Train stations close to Clifton Hill:

  • Clifton Hill

Bus stations close to Clifton Hill:

  • Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St (Clifton Hill)
  • Hoddle St/North Tce (Clifton Hill)
  • Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde (Clifton Hill)

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 MERNDA and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Clifton Hill to Essendon in Melbourne, take the MERNDA train from Clifton Hill 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 32 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

32minA$5.30
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Clifton Hill

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Clifton Hill
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    11 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Clifton Hill to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 33 minutes, using Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Clifton Hill to Essendon?

    The alternative route takes 32 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 33 min.

  • Which train line goes from Clifton Hill to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The HURSTBRIDGE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Clifton Hill 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 Clifton Hill to Essendon in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between Clifton Hill and Essendon in Melbourne by train is about 33 min.

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

    Get on the HURSTBRIDGE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Clifton Hill in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Clifton Hill 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 Clifton Hill to Essendon?

    The ride from Clifton Hill to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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