How to get from Lilydale to Essendon by train?

From Lilydale to Essendon by train

To get from Lilydale to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the LILYDALE train from Lilydale station to Ringwood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Flinders Street station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

111minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Lilydale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lilydale
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    32 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    41 min
  • 6
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 7
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Lilydale to Essendon by train and tram

To get from Lilydale to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one tram line: take the LILYDALE train from Lilydale station to Ringwood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 59 tram from 1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station to 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

126minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Lilydale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lilydale
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    32 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    41 min
  • 6
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17850
    270 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 8
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19657
    33 min
  • 9
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Lilydale to Essendon

The distance between Lilydale, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 46.85 km, which can typically be travelled in 111 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lilydale 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 Lilydale

Lilydale is located at Lilydale, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Lilydale Station/Main St (Lilydale).

Train stations close to Lilydale:

  • Lilydale

Bus stations close to Lilydale:

  • Lilydale Station/Main St (Lilydale)
  • Lilydale Station/Maroondah Hwy (Lilydale)
  • Lilydale Station/West William St (Lilydale)

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 Lilydale to Essendon by train and tram

To get from Lilydale to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one tram line: take the LILYDALE train from Lilydale station to Ringwood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LILYDALE train and finally take the 59 tram from 1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station to 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

126minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Lilydale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lilydale
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    32 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    41 min
  • 6
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17850
    270 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 8
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19657
    33 min
  • 9
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 111 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 126 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 59.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 51 min.

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

    The LILYDALE train line goes from Lilydale station near Lilydale 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 Lilydale to Essendon in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between Lilydale and Essendon in Melbourne by train is about 1 hr 51 min.

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

    Get on the LILYDALE train from the Lilydale station near Lilydale in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Lilydale to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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