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

By train and tram

To get from Collingwood to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 12 tram from 16-Wellington St/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne) station to 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Southern Cross station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

43minA$5.30
Tram - 12
12
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from 16-Wellington St/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Collingwood
  • 2
    Tram - 1212
    Wait for tram
    12
    St Kilda (Fitzroy St)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17905
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train and tram via 109 and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Collingwood to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 109 tram from 16-Wellington St/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne) station to 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) 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
Tram - 109
109
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from 16-Wellington St/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Collingwood
  • 2
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Port Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17905
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 6
    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 Collingwood to Essendon

The distance between Collingwood, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 11.25 km, which can typically be travelled in 43 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Collingwood 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 Collingwood

Collingwood is located at Collingwood, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Langridge St/Hoddle St (Abbotsford).

Bus stations close to Collingwood:

  • Langridge St/Hoddle St (Abbotsford)
  • Gipps St/Hoddle St (Abbotsford)
  • Victoria Pde/Hoddle St (Richmond)

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 109 and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Collingwood to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 109 tram from 16-Wellington St/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne) station to 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) 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
Tram - 109
109
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from 16-Wellington St/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Collingwood
  • 2
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Port Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17905
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 6
    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 Collingwood to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 43 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 46 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 43 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Collingwood to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The 12 tram line goes from St Kilda (Fitzroy St) station near Collingwood to 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Collingwood and Essendon in Melbourne by tram and train is about 43 min.

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

    Get on the 12 tram from the St Kilda (Fitzroy St) station near Collingwood in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

  • How much is the tram fare from Collingwood to Essendon?

    The ride from Collingwood to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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