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How to get from Port Melbourne to Essendon by train and tram?

By train and tram

To get from Port Melbourne to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 109 tram from 129-Beacon Cove/Light Rail (Port Melbourne) station to 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Southern Cross station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

35minA$5.30
Tram - 109
109
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from 129-Beacon Cove/Light Rail (Port Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Port Melbourne
  • 2
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Box Hill
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17906
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By tram

To get from Port Melbourne to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 109 tram from 129-Beacon Cove/Light Rail (Port Melbourne) station to 5-Elizabeth St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the 59 tram from 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station to 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

56minA$5.30
Tram - 109
109
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from 129-Beacon Cove/Light Rail (Port Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Port Melbourne
  • 2
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Box Hill
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    5-Elizabeth St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17910
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17851
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19657
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Port Melbourne to Essendon

The distance between Port Melbourne, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 11.61 km, which can typically be travelled in 35 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Port Melbourne 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 Port Melbourne

Port Melbourne is located at Port Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Graham St/Bay St (Port Melbourne).

Bus stations close to Port Melbourne:

  • Graham St/Bay St (Port Melbourne)
  • Nott St/Graham St (Port Melbourne)
  • Dow St/Beach St (Port Melbourne)

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)

By tram

To get from Port Melbourne to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 109 tram from 129-Beacon Cove/Light Rail (Port Melbourne) station to 5-Elizabeth St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the 59 tram from 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station to 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

56minA$5.30
Tram - 109
109
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from 129-Beacon Cove/Light Rail (Port Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Port Melbourne
  • 2
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Box Hill
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    5-Elizabeth St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17910
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17851
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19657
    32 min
  • 7
    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 Port Melbourne to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 35 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Port Melbourne to Essendon?

    The alternative route takes 56 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line 59.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 35 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Port Melbourne to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The 109 tram line goes from Box Hill station near Port Melbourne to 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Port Melbourne and Essendon in Melbourne by tram and train is about 35 min.

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

    Get on the 109 tram from the Box Hill station near Port Melbourne in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

  • How much is the tram fare from Port Melbourne to Essendon?

    The ride from Port Melbourne to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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