How to get from Eltham to Essendon by train?

By train

To get from Eltham to Essendon in Melbourne, take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Eltham 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 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

80minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Eltham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Eltham
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    45 min
  • 4
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Eltham to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 902 bus from Eltham Village Shopping Centre/Main Rd (Eltham) station to Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows) station. Next, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Broadmeadows station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

98minA$5.30
Bus - 902
902
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Eltham Village Shopping Centre/Main Rd (Eltham)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Eltham
  • 2
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Airport West
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows)
    ID 42291
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Broadmeadows
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Eltham to Essendon

The distance between Eltham, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 35.66 km, which can typically be travelled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Eltham 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 Eltham

Eltham is located at Eltham, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Library Pl/Main Rd (Eltham).

Train stations close to Eltham:

  • Eltham
  • Montmorency
  • Greensborough

Bus stations close to Eltham:

  • Library Pl/Main Rd (Eltham)
  • Eltham Station/Main Rd (Eltham)
  • Alistair Knox Park/Main Rd (Eltham)

Public transport stations close to Essendon, Melbourne

Essendon is located at Essendon, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is St Columba's College/Buckley St (Essendon).

Train stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon

Bus stations close to Essendon:

  • St Columba's College/Buckley St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
  • Buckley St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Eltham to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 902 bus from Eltham Village Shopping Centre/Main Rd (Eltham) station to Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows) station. Next, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Broadmeadows station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

98minA$5.30
Bus - 902
902
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Eltham Village Shopping Centre/Main Rd (Eltham)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Eltham
  • 2
    Bus - 902902
    Wait for bus
    902
    Airport West
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows)
    ID 42291
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Broadmeadows
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 80 minutes, using Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 98 minutes, using Bus line 902, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 20 min.

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

    The HURSTBRIDGE train line goes from Eltham station near Eltham 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 Eltham to Essendon in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between Eltham and Essendon in Melbourne by train is about 1 hr 20 min.

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

    Get on the HURSTBRIDGE train from the Eltham station near Eltham in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Eltham to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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