How to get from St Kilda to Essendon by tram?

St Kilda to Essendon - Tram Timetable

The 96 tram from St Kilda to Essendon usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5-20 min. The journey takes about 47 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From St Kilda to Essendon by tram

To get from St Kilda to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 96 tram from 138-Luna Park/The Esplanade (St Kilda) station to 122-Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the CRAIGIEBURN from Southern Cross Railway Station station to Essendon Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The tram schedule from St Kilda may change. We recommend you check the updated tram schedule to Essendon on the Moovit app.

47min
Walk to tram stationTram - 96
96
CRAIGIEBURN
96
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from 138-Luna Park/The Esplanade (St Kilda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    138-Luna Park/The Esplanade (St Kilda)
    ID 20518
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 9696
    Wait for tram
    96
    East Brunswick
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    122-Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 18187
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID Parentvic:rail:SSS
    310 m • 5 min
  • 5
    CRAIGIEBURN96
    Wait for
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 6
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Essendon Railway Station
    ID Parentvic:rail:ESD
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From St Kilda to Essendon by and tram

To get from St Kilda to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 16 tram from 138-Luna Park/The Esplanade (St Kilda) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the CRAIGIEBURN from Flinders Street Railway Station station to Essendon Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The tram schedule from St Kilda may change. We recommend you check the updated tram schedule to Essendon on the Moovit app.

55min
Walk to tram stationTram - 16
16
CRAIGIEBURN
16
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from 138-Luna Park/The Esplanade (St Kilda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    138-Luna Park/The Esplanade (St Kilda)
    ID 20518
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 1616
    Wait for tram
    16
    Melbourne University Via St Kilda Beach
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19685
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID Parentvic:rail:FSS
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    CRAIGIEBURN16
    Wait for
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 6
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Essendon Railway Station
    ID Parentvic:rail:ESD
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from St Kilda to Essendon

The distance between St Kilda, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 14.77 km, which can typically be travelled in 47 min. Moovit will show you the directions from St Kilda to Essendon by tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Tram timetable from St Kilda to Essendon

To check the tram timetable from St Kilda to Essendon using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (St Kilda) and destination (Essendon), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available tram routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each tram, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest tram timetables.

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From St Kilda to Essendon by and tram

To get from St Kilda to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 16 tram from 138-Luna Park/The Esplanade (St Kilda) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the CRAIGIEBURN from Flinders Street Railway Station station to Essendon Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The tram schedule from St Kilda may change. We recommend you check the updated tram schedule to Essendon on the Moovit app.

55min
Walk to tram stationTram - 16
16
CRAIGIEBURN
16
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from 138-Luna Park/The Esplanade (St Kilda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    138-Luna Park/The Esplanade (St Kilda)
    ID 20518
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 1616
    Wait for tram
    16
    Melbourne University Via St Kilda Beach
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19685
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Flinders Street Railway Station
    ID Parentvic:rail:FSS
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    CRAIGIEBURN16
    Wait for
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 6
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Essendon Railway Station
    ID Parentvic:rail:ESD
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 47 minutes, using Tram line 96,.

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

    The alternative route takes 55 minutes, using Tram line 16,.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 47 min.

  • Which tram line goes from St Kilda to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The 96 tram line goes from 138-Luna Park/The Esplanade (St Kilda) station near St Kilda to 122-Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take till 122-Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station near Essendon in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from St Kilda to Essendon in Melbourne by tram?

    The total travel time between St Kilda and Essendon in Melbourne by tram is about 47 min.

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

    Get on the 96 tram from the 138-Luna Park/The Esplanade (St Kilda) station near St Kilda in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the 122-Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

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