How to get from Nunawading to Essendon by train?

By train

To get from Nunawading to Essendon in Melbourne, take the BELGRAVE train from Nunawading 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 6 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

66minA$5.30
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Nunawading

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Nunawading
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    35 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

Alternative route by train via LILYDALE and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Nunawading to Essendon in Melbourne, take the LILYDALE train from Nunawading 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 16 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

76minA$5.30
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Nunawading

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Nunawading
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    35 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
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Public transport directions from Nunawading to Essendon

The distance between Nunawading, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 28.94 km, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nunawading 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 Nunawading

Nunawading is located at Nunawading, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Nunawading Railway Station/Springvale Rd (Nunawading).

Train stations close to Nunawading:

  • Nunawading
  • Mitcham
  • Laburnum

Bus stations close to Nunawading:

  • Nunawading Railway Station/Springvale Rd (Nunawading)
  • Nunawading Station/Station St (Nunawading)
  • Walkers Rd/Springvale Rd (Nunawading)

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 via LILYDALE and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Nunawading to Essendon in Melbourne, take the LILYDALE train from Nunawading 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 16 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

76minA$5.30
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Nunawading

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Nunawading
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    35 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 76 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 6 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Nunawading and Essendon in Melbourne by train is about 1 hr 6 min.

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

    Get on the BELGRAVE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Nunawading in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Nunawading to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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