How to get from South Yarra to Essendon by train?

By train

To get from South Yarra to Essendon in Melbourne, take the FRANKSTON train from South Yarra 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 30 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

30minA$5.30
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from South Yarra

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Yarra
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    7 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 SANDRINGHAM and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from South Yarra to Essendon in Melbourne, take the SANDRINGHAM train from South Yarra 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 28 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

28minA$5.30
Train - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from South Yarra

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Yarra
  • 2
    Train - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    7 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 South Yarra to Essendon

The distance between South Yarra, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 13.49 km, which can typically be travelled in 30 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Yarra 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 South Yarra

South Yarra is located at South Yarra, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is South Yarra.

Train stations close to South Yarra:

  • South Yarra

Bus stations close to South Yarra:

  • Darling Gardens/Alexandra Ave (South Yarra)
  • Chapel St/Alexandra Ave (South Yarra)
  • Darling St/Alexandra Ave (South Yarra)

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 SANDRINGHAM and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from South Yarra to Essendon in Melbourne, take the SANDRINGHAM train from South Yarra 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 28 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

28minA$5.30
Train - SANDRINGHAM
SANDRINGHAM
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from South Yarra

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Yarra
  • 2
    Train - SANDRINGHAMSANDRINGHAM
    Wait for train
    SANDRINGHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    7 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 South Yarra to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 30 minutes, using Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Yarra to Essendon?

    The alternative route takes 28 minutes, using Bus line SANDRINGHAM, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 30 min.

  • Which train line goes from South Yarra to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The FRANKSTON train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near South Yarra 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 South Yarra to Essendon in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between South Yarra and Essendon in Melbourne by train is about 30 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from South Yarra to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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