How to get from Macleod to Essendon by train?

From Macleod to Essendon by train

To get from Macleod to Essendon in Melbourne, take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Macleod 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 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

62minA$5.30
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Macleod

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Macleod
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    31 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 Macleod to Essendon by bus and train

To get from Macleod to Essendon in Melbourne, take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Macleod station to Ivanhoe station. Next, take the 510 bus from Ivanhoe Station/Norman St (Ivanhoe) station to Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

65minA$5.30
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 510
510
Leaves from Macleod

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Macleod
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ivanhoe
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ivanhoe Station/Norman St (Ivanhoe)
    ID 21237
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 510510
    Wait for bus
    510
    Essendon Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 51773
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Macleod to Essendon

The distance between Macleod, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 25.85 km, which can typically be travelled in 62 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Macleod 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 Macleod

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

Train stations close to Macleod:

  • Watsonia
  • Rosanna
  • Macleod

Bus stations close to Macleod:

  • Macleod Railway Station/Mcnamara St (Macleod)
  • Carwarp St/Erskine Rd (Macleod)
  • Jacka St/Macleod Pde (Macleod)

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 Macleod to Essendon by bus and train

To get from Macleod to Essendon in Melbourne, take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Macleod station to Ivanhoe station. Next, take the 510 bus from Ivanhoe Station/Norman St (Ivanhoe) station to Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

65minA$5.30
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 510
510
Leaves from Macleod

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Macleod
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ivanhoe
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ivanhoe Station/Norman St (Ivanhoe)
    ID 21237
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 510510
    Wait for bus
    510
    Essendon Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 51773
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 62 minutes, using Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 65 minutes, using Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 510.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 2 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Macleod and Essendon in Melbourne by train is about 1 hr 2 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Macleod to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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