How to get from Mooroolbark to Essendon by train?

From Mooroolbark to Essendon by train

To get from Mooroolbark to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the LILYDALE train from Mooroolbark 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 35 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

95minA$5.30
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Mooroolbark

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Mooroolbark
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    19 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 Mooroolbark to Essendon by train and tram

To get from Mooroolbark to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one tram line: take the LILYDALE train from Mooroolbark 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 1 hr 51 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

111minA$5.30
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Mooroolbark

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Mooroolbark
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    19 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    42 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 Mooroolbark to Essendon

The distance between Mooroolbark, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 42.37 km, which can typically be travelled in 95 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mooroolbark 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 Mooroolbark

Mooroolbark is located at Mooroolbark, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Diane Cres/Manchester Rd (Mooroolbark).

Train stations close to Mooroolbark:

  • Mooroolbark
  • Croydon

Bus stations close to Mooroolbark:

  • Diane Cres/Manchester Rd (Mooroolbark)
  • Kalimna St/Manchester Rd (Mooroolbark)
  • Mcdermott Ave/Manchester Rd (Mooroolbark)

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 Mooroolbark to Essendon by train and tram

To get from Mooroolbark to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one tram line: take the LILYDALE train from Mooroolbark 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 1 hr 51 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

111minA$5.30
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Mooroolbark

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Mooroolbark
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    19 min
  • 4
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    42 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 Mooroolbark to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 95 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 111 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 59.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 35 min.

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

    The LILYDALE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Mooroolbark to Ringwood station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Ringwood station near Essendon in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Mooroolbark to Essendon in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between Mooroolbark and Essendon in Melbourne by train is about 1 hr 35 min.

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

    Get on the LILYDALE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Mooroolbark in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Mooroolbark and Essendon in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Ringwood station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Mooroolbark to Essendon?

    The ride from Mooroolbark to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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