How to get from Malvern East to Essendon by train and tram?

By train and tram

To get from Malvern East to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 3-3A tram from 64-Darling Rd/Waverley Rd (Malvern East) station to 57-Caulfield Railway Station/Derby Rd (Caulfield East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Southern Cross station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

55minA$5.30
Tram - 3-3A
3-3A
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from 64-Darling Rd/Waverley Rd (Malvern East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Malvern East
  • 2
    Tram - 3-3A3-3A
    Wait for tram
    3-3A
    Melbourne University
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    57-Caulfield Railway Station/Derby Rd (Caulfield East)
    ID 18457
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Caulfield
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    20 min
  • 7
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train and tram via 3-3A, FRANKSTON and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Malvern East to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 3-3A tram from 64-Darling Rd/Waverley Rd (Malvern East) station to 57-Caulfield Railway Station/Derby Rd (Caulfield East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Flinders Street station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

55minA$5.30
Tram - 3-3A
3-3A
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from 64-Darling Rd/Waverley Rd (Malvern East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Malvern East
  • 2
    Tram - 3-3A3-3A
    Wait for tram
    3-3A
    Melbourne University
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    57-Caulfield Railway Station/Derby Rd (Caulfield East)
    ID 18457
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Caulfield
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    18 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 Malvern East to Essendon

The distance between Malvern East, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 22.68 km, which can typically be travelled in 55 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Malvern East 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 Malvern East

Malvern East is located at Malvern East, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Waverley Rd/Darling Rd (Malvern East).

Bus stations close to Malvern East:

  • Waverley Rd/Darling Rd (Malvern East)
  • Livingstone Rd/Darling Rd (Malvern East)
  • Silverton St/Darling Rd (Malvern East)

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 3-3A, FRANKSTON and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Malvern East to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 3-3A tram from 64-Darling Rd/Waverley Rd (Malvern East) station to 57-Caulfield Railway Station/Derby Rd (Caulfield East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Flinders Street station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

55minA$5.30
Tram - 3-3A
3-3A
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from 64-Darling Rd/Waverley Rd (Malvern East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Malvern East
  • 2
    Tram - 3-3A3-3A
    Wait for tram
    3-3A
    Melbourne University
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    57-Caulfield Railway Station/Derby Rd (Caulfield East)
    ID 18457
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Caulfield
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    18 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 Malvern East to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 55 minutes, using Bus line 3-3A, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Malvern East to Essendon?

    The alternative route takes 55 minutes, using Bus line 3-3A, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 55 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Malvern East to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The 3-3A tram line goes from Melbourne University station near Malvern East to 57-Caulfield Railway Station/Derby Rd (Caulfield East) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till 57-Caulfield Railway Station/Derby Rd (Caulfield East) station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Malvern East and Essendon in Melbourne by tram and train is about 55 min.

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

    Get on the 3-3A tram from the Melbourne University station near Malvern East in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the 57-Caulfield Railway Station/Derby Rd (Caulfield East) station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

  • How much is the tram fare from Malvern East to Essendon?

    The ride from Malvern East to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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