How to get from Croydon to Essendon by train?

By train

To get from Croydon to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the LILYDALE train from Croydon station to Ringwood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Flinders Street 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
Walk to train stationTrain - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Croydon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Croydon
    330 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    41 min
  • 6
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 7
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train and tram

To get from Croydon to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one tram line: take the LILYDALE train from Croydon station to Ringwood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 59 tram from 1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station to 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

111minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Croydon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Croydon
    330 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    42 min
  • 6
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17850
    270 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 8
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19657
    33 min
  • 9
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Croydon to Essendon

The distance between Croydon, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 39.4 km, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Croydon 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 Croydon

Croydon is located at Croydon, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Croydon Station/Wicklow Ave (Croydon).

Train stations close to Croydon:

  • Mooroolbark
  • Croydon
  • Ringwood East

Bus stations close to Croydon:

  • Croydon Station/Wicklow Ave (Croydon)
  • Croydon Station/Railway Gr (Croydon)
  • Civic Sq/Mt Dandenong Rd (Croydon)

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

By train and tram

To get from Croydon to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one tram line: take the LILYDALE train from Croydon station to Ringwood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 59 tram from 1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station to 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

111minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Croydon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Croydon
    330 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    42 min
  • 6
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17850
    270 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 8
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19657
    33 min
  • 9
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

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

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

    The alternative route takes 111 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 59.

  • Is there a direct train between Croydon 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 Croydon to Essendon in Melbourne?

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

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

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

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

    Get on the LILYDALE train from the Croydon station near Croydon in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the City (Flinders Street) station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Croydon to Essendon?

    The ride from Croydon to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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