How to get from St Albans to Essendon by train?

By train

To get from St Albans to Essendon in Melbourne, take the SUNBURY train from Ginifer station to North Melbourne station. Next, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from North Melbourne station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

46minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Ginifer

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ginifer
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    20 min
  • 4
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from St Albans to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 408 bus from Ginifer Station/Mulhall Dr (St Albans) station to Berry St/Berkshire Rd (Sunshine North) station. Next, take the 903 bus from Gee St/Mcintyre Rd (Sunshine North) station to Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

48minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 408
408
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Ginifer Station/Mulhall Dr (St Albans)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ginifer Station/Mulhall Dr (St Albans)
    ID 10215
    160 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 408408
    Wait for bus
    408
    Highpoint Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Berry St/Berkshire Rd (Sunshine North)
    ID 47544
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gee St/Mcintyre Rd (Sunshine North)
    ID 7924
    270 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 51771
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from St Albans to Essendon

The distance between St Albans, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 20.71 km, which can typically be travelled in 46 min. Moovit will show you the directions from St Albans 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 St Albans

St Albans is located at St Albans, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ginifer Station/Mulhall Dr (St Albans).

Train stations close to St Albans:

  • Albion
  • Ardeer
  • St Albans

Bus stations close to St Albans:

  • Ginifer Station/Mulhall Dr (St Albans)
  • Ginifer Station/Clare St (St Albans)
  • Ginifer Station/Willaton St (St Albans)

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 bus

To get from St Albans to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 408 bus from Ginifer Station/Mulhall Dr (St Albans) station to Berry St/Berkshire Rd (Sunshine North) station. Next, take the 903 bus from Gee St/Mcintyre Rd (Sunshine North) station to Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

48minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 408
408
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Ginifer Station/Mulhall Dr (St Albans)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ginifer Station/Mulhall Dr (St Albans)
    ID 10215
    160 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 408408
    Wait for bus
    408
    Highpoint Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Berry St/Berkshire Rd (Sunshine North)
    ID 47544
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gee St/Mcintyre Rd (Sunshine North)
    ID 7924
    270 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
    ID 51771
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from St Albans to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 46 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from St Albans to Essendon?

    The alternative route takes 48 minutes, using Bus line 408, Bus line 903.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 46 min.

  • Which train line goes from St Albans to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The SUNBURY train line goes from Ginifer station near St Albans to City (Flinders Street) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till City (Flinders Street) station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between St Albans and Essendon in Melbourne by train is about 46 min.

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

    Get on the SUNBURY train from the Ginifer station near St Albans in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the City (Flinders Street) station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from St Albans to Essendon?

    The ride from St Albans to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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