How to get from Footscray to Essendon by tram?

From Footscray to Essendon by tram

To get from Footscray to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 82 tram from 64-Footscray Station/Leeds St (Footscray) station to 32-Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd (Moonee Ponds) station. Next, take the 59 tram from 32-Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd (Moonee Ponds) station to 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is A$5.30. The tram schedule from Footscray may change. We recommend you check the updated tram schedule to Essendon on the Moovit app.

38minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 82
82
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from 64-Footscray Station/Leeds St (Footscray)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    64-Footscray Station/Leeds St (Footscray)
    ID 17934
    230 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Tram - 8282
    Wait for tram
    82
    Moonee Ponds
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    32-Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd (Moonee Ponds)
    ID 19608
    25 min
  • 4
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 5
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19657
    5 min
  • 6
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Footscray to Essendon by

To get from Footscray to Essendon in Melbourne, take the WERRIBEE from Footscray Railway Station station to Southern Cross Railway Station station. Next, take the CRAIGIEBURN from Southern Cross Railway Station station to Essendon Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min. The tram schedule from Footscray may change. We recommend you check the updated tram schedule to Essendon on the Moovit app.

35min
Walk toWalk to Essendon
Leaves from Footscray Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    80 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Wait for
    WERRIBEE
    Frankston Via Altona Loop And Flinders Street
  • 3
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Wait for
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 6
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Essendon Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ESD
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Footscray to Essendon

The distance between Footscray, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 11.49 km, which can typically be travelled in 38 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Footscray to Essendon by tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Tram schedule from Footscray to Essendon

To check the tram schedule from Footscray to Essendon using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Footscray) and destination (Essendon), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available tram routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each tram, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest tram schedules.

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From Footscray to Essendon by

To get from Footscray to Essendon in Melbourne, take the WERRIBEE from Footscray Railway Station station to Southern Cross Railway Station station. Next, take the CRAIGIEBURN from Southern Cross Railway Station station to Essendon Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min. The tram schedule from Footscray may change. We recommend you check the updated tram schedule to Essendon on the Moovit app.

35min
Walk toWalk to Essendon
Leaves from Footscray Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    80 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Wait for
    WERRIBEE
    Frankston Via Altona Loop And Flinders Street
  • 3
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Wait for
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 6
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Essendon Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ESD
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 38 minutes, using Tram line 82, Tram line 59.

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

    The alternative route takes 35 minutes, using ,.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 tram lines in total. The total travelling time is 38 min.

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

    The 82 tram line goes from 64-Footscray Station/Leeds St (Footscray) station near Footscray to Moonee Ponds station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till Moonee Ponds station near Essendon in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Footscray to Essendon in Melbourne by tram?

    The total travel time between Footscray and Essendon in Melbourne by tram is about 38 min.

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

    Get on the 82 tram from the 64-Footscray Station/Leeds St (Footscray) station near Footscray in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the Moonee Ponds station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Footscray to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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