How to get from Cranbourne North to Essendon by train?

From Cranbourne North to Essendon by train

To get from Cranbourne North to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the CRANBOURNE train from Merinda Park station to Dandenong 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 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

96minA$5.30
Train - CRANBOURNE
CRANBOURNE
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Merinda Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Cranbourne North
  • 2
    Train - CRANBOURNECRANBOURNE
    Wait for train
    CRANBOURNE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    49 min
  • 6
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 7
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Cranbourne North to Essendon by bus and train

To get from Cranbourne North to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 893 bus from Endeavour Dr/South Gippsland Hwy (Cranbourne North) station to Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) 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 2 hr 30 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

150minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 893
893
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Endeavour Dr/South Gippsland Hwy (Cranbourne North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Endeavour Dr/South Gippsland Hwy (Cranbourne North)
    ID 18120
    990 m • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 893893
    Wait for bus
    893
    Dandenong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 19817
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dandenong
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    49 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 Cranbourne North to Essendon

The distance between Cranbourne North, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 51.13 km, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cranbourne North 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 Cranbourne North

Cranbourne North is located at Cranbourne North, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Merinda Park Station/Endeavour Dr (Cranbourne North).

Train stations close to Cranbourne North:

  • Cranbourne
  • Lynbrook
  • Merinda Park

Bus stations close to Cranbourne North:

  • Merinda Park Station/Endeavour Dr (Cranbourne North)
  • Merinda Park Station/Merinda Park Bvd (Cranbourne North)
  • Merinda Park Station (Cranbourne 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

From Cranbourne North to Essendon by bus and train

To get from Cranbourne North to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 893 bus from Endeavour Dr/South Gippsland Hwy (Cranbourne North) station to Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong) 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 2 hr 30 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

150minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 893
893
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Endeavour Dr/South Gippsland Hwy (Cranbourne North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Endeavour Dr/South Gippsland Hwy (Cranbourne North)
    ID 18120
    990 m • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 893893
    Wait for bus
    893
    Dandenong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)
    ID 19817
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dandenong
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    49 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 Cranbourne North to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Bus line CRANBOURNE, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 150 minutes, using Bus line 893, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 36 min.

  • Which train line goes from Cranbourne North to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The CRANBOURNE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Cranbourne North to Dandenong station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Dandenong station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Cranbourne North and Essendon in Melbourne by train is about 1 hr 36 min.

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

    Get on the CRANBOURNE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Cranbourne North in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the Dandenong station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Cranbourne North to Essendon?

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

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