How to get from Footscray to Essendon by bus and tram?

From Footscray to Essendon by bus and 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 469 bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd (Moonee Ponds) station to Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

39minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 82
82
Bus - 469
469
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
    50 m • 1 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
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd (Moonee Ponds)
    ID 368757
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 469469
    Wait for bus
    469
    Keilor East
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 368545
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Footscray to Essendon by train

To get from Footscray to Essendon in Melbourne, take the WERRIBEE train from Footscray station to North Melbourne station. Next, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from North Melbourne station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

35minA$5.30
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Footscray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Footscray
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    6 min
  • 4
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    10 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 10.69 km, which can typically be travelled in 39 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Footscray to Essendon by bus and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Footscray

Footscray is located at Footscray, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Footscray.

Bus stations close to Footscray:

  • Footscray
  • Footscray Station/Irving St (Footscray)
  • Leeds St/Paisley St (Footscray)

Public transport stations close to Essendon, Melbourne

Essendon is located at Essendon, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Buckley St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon).

Train stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon

Bus stations close to Essendon:

  • Buckley St/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)

Related Routes

From Footscray to Essendon by train

To get from Footscray to Essendon in Melbourne, take the WERRIBEE train from Footscray station to North Melbourne station. Next, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from North Melbourne station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

35minA$5.30
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Footscray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Footscray
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    6 min
  • 4
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 39 minutes, using Bus line 82, Bus line 469.

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

    The alternative route takes 35 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 39 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 bus line till Moonee Ponds station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Footscray and Essendon in Melbourne by tram and bus is about 39 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 stop, 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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