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How to get from Ringwood East to Essendon by train?

From Ringwood East to Essendon by train

To get from Ringwood East to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the LILYDALE train from Ringwood East station to Ringwood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE 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 34 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

94minA$5.30
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Ringwood East

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ringwood East
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    7 min
  • 4
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    42 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

Alternative route from Ringwood East to Essendon by train via LILYDALE, LILYDALE and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Ringwood East to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the LILYDALE train from Ringwood East 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 34 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

94minA$5.30
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Ringwood East

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ringwood East
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    7 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
    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
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Public transport directions from Ringwood East to Essendon

The distance between Ringwood East, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 35.72 km, which can typically be travelled in 94 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ringwood East 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 Ringwood East

Ringwood East is located at Ringwood East, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ringwood East Station/Railway Ave (Ringwood East).

Train stations close to Ringwood East:

  • Heatherdale
  • Croydon
  • Ringwood

Bus stations close to Ringwood East:

  • Ringwood East Station/Railway Ave (Ringwood East)
  • Knaith Rd/Dublin Rd (Ringwood East)
  • Smithdene Ave/Railway Ave (Ringwood 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)

Alternative route from Ringwood East to Essendon by train via LILYDALE, LILYDALE and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Ringwood East to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the LILYDALE train from Ringwood East 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 34 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

94minA$5.30
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Ringwood East

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ringwood East
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ringwood
    7 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
    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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ringwood East to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 94 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 94 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 34 min.

  • Which train line goes from Ringwood East to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The LILYDALE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Ringwood East 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 Ringwood East to Essendon in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between Ringwood East and Essendon in Melbourne by train is about 1 hr 34 min.

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

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

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

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

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