How to get from Parkdale to Essendon by train?

By train

To get from Parkdale to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the FRANKSTON train from Parkdale Railway Station station to Mentone 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 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

87minA$5.30
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Parkdale Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Parkdale
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mentone
    9 min
  • 4
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    40 min
  • 6
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 7
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train and tram

To get from Parkdale to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one tram line: take the FRANKSTON train from Parkdale Railway Station station to Mentone station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON 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 52 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

112minA$5.30
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Parkdale Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Parkdale
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mentone
    9 min
  • 4
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    40 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 Parkdale to Essendon

The distance between Parkdale, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 33.94 km, which can typically be travelled in 87 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Parkdale 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 Parkdale

Parkdale is located at Parkdale, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Parkdale Station/Como Pde East (Parkdale).

Train stations close to Parkdale:

  • Mentone
  • Parkdale Railway Station
  • Cheltenham

Bus stations close to Parkdale:

  • Parkdale Station/Como Pde East (Parkdale)
  • Parkdale Railway Station/Parkers Rd (Parkdale)
  • St Bedes College/Naples Rd (Mentone)

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

By train and tram

To get from Parkdale to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one tram line: take the FRANKSTON train from Parkdale Railway Station station to Mentone station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON 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 52 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

112minA$5.30
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Parkdale Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Parkdale
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mentone
    9 min
  • 4
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    40 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 Parkdale to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 112 minutes, using Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 59.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 27 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Parkdale and Essendon in Melbourne by train is about 1 hr 27 min.

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

    Get on the FRANKSTON train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Parkdale in Melbourne.

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

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

  • When is the last bus from Parkdale to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The last bus from Parkdale to Essendon in Melbourne is the Mordialloc - Altona line. It leaves the Monaco St/Beach Rd (Parkdale) stop at 16:54.

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

    The ride from Parkdale to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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