How to get from Fairfield to Essendon by train?

From Fairfield to Essendon by train

To get from Fairfield to Essendon in Melbourne, take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Fairfield 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 39 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

39minA$5.30
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Fairfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Fairfield
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    18 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

From Fairfield to Essendon by bus and train

To get from Fairfield to Essendon in Melbourne, take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Fairfield station to Heidelberg station. Next, take the 903 bus from Heidelberg Station/Yarra St (Heidelberg) station to Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

71minA$5.30
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Fairfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Fairfield
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Heidelberg
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heidelberg Station/Yarra St (Heidelberg)
    ID 40949
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 51775
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Fairfield to Essendon

The distance between Fairfield, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 17.27 km, which can typically be travelled in 39 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fairfield 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 Fairfield

Fairfield is located at Fairfield, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Fairfield Railway Station/Wingrove St (Fairfield).

Train stations close to Fairfield:

  • Dennis
  • Westgarth
  • Fairfield

Bus stations close to Fairfield:

  • Fairfield Railway Station/Wingrove St (Fairfield)
  • Fairfield Railway Station/Station St (Fairfield)
  • Clarke St/Rathmines St (Northcote)

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 Fairfield to Essendon by bus and train

To get from Fairfield to Essendon in Melbourne, take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Fairfield station to Heidelberg station. Next, take the 903 bus from Heidelberg Station/Yarra St (Heidelberg) station to Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

71minA$5.30
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Fairfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Fairfield
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Heidelberg
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heidelberg Station/Yarra St (Heidelberg)
    ID 40949
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 51775
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 39 minutes, using Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 71 minutes, using Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 903.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 39 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Fairfield and Essendon in Melbourne by train is about 39 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Fairfield to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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