How to get from Kew to Essendon by train and tram?

By train and tram

To get from Kew to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 109 tram from 29-Barkers Rd/High St (Kew) station to 19-North Richmond Railway Station/Victoria St (Richmond) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Flinders Street station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

44minA$5.30
Tram - 109
109
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from 29-Barkers Rd/High St (Kew)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Kew
  • 2
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Port Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    19-North Richmond Railway Station/Victoria St (Richmond)
    ID 19732
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Richmond
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    6 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train and tram via 48, HURSTBRIDGE and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Kew to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 48 tram from 29-Barkers Rd/High St (Kew) station to 11-Jolimont Station-Mcg/Wellington Pde (East Melbourne) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Flinders Street station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

47minA$5.30
Tram - 48
48
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from 29-Barkers Rd/High St (Kew)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Kew
  • 2
    Tram - 4848
    Wait for tram
    48
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    11-Jolimont Station-Mcg/Wellington Pde (East Melbourne)
    ID 18102
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jolimont
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    3 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Kew to Essendon

The distance between Kew, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 15.05 km, which can typically be travelled in 44 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kew to Essendon by train 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 Kew

Kew is located at Kew, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 29-Barkers Rd/High St (Kew).

Bus stations close to Kew:

  • Vicroads/Denmark St (Kew)
  • Kew Junction/Princess St (Kew)
  • Elgin Pl/Power St (Hawthorn)

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

Alternative route by train and tram via 48, HURSTBRIDGE and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Kew to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 48 tram from 29-Barkers Rd/High St (Kew) station to 11-Jolimont Station-Mcg/Wellington Pde (East Melbourne) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HURSTBRIDGE train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Flinders Street station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

47minA$5.30
Tram - 48
48
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from 29-Barkers Rd/High St (Kew)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Kew
  • 2
    Tram - 4848
    Wait for tram
    48
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    11-Jolimont Station-Mcg/Wellington Pde (East Melbourne)
    ID 18102
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jolimont
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    3 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 44 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 47 minutes, using Bus line 48, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 44 min.

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

    The 109 tram line goes from Port Melbourne station near Kew to 19-North Richmond Railway Station/Victoria St (Richmond) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till 19-North Richmond Railway Station/Victoria St (Richmond) station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Kew and Essendon in Melbourne by tram and train is about 44 min.

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

    Get on the 109 tram from the Port Melbourne station near Kew in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the 19-North Richmond Railway Station/Victoria St (Richmond) station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Kew to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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