How to get from Surrey Hills to Essendon by train?

From Surrey Hills to Essendon by train

To get from Surrey Hills to Essendon in Melbourne, take the BELGRAVE train from Union Railway Station (Mont Albert) 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 57 min.

57min
Walk to train stationTrain - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Union Railway Station (Mont Albert)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Railway Station (Mont Albert)
    ID 49343
    230 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    24 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 from Surrey Hills to Essendon by train via LILYDALE and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Surrey Hills to Essendon in Melbourne, take the LILYDALE train from Union Railway Station (Mont Albert) 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 1 hr 7 min.

67min
Walk to train stationTrain - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Union Railway Station (Mont Albert)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Railway Station (Mont Albert)
    ID 49343
    230 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    24 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 Surrey Hills to Essendon

The distance between Surrey Hills, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 22.29 km, which can typically be travelled in 57 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Surrey Hills 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 Surrey Hills

Surrey Hills is located at Surrey Hills, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Union Rd/Kent Rd (Surrey Hills).

Train stations close to Surrey Hills:

  • Union Railway Station (Mont Albert)
  • Chatham

Bus stations close to Surrey Hills:

  • Union Rd/Kent Rd (Surrey Hills)
  • Guildford Rd/Union Rd (Surrey Hills)
  • Montrose St/Union Rd (Surrey Hills)

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 from Surrey Hills to Essendon by train via LILYDALE and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Surrey Hills to Essendon in Melbourne, take the LILYDALE train from Union Railway Station (Mont Albert) 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 1 hr 7 min.

67min
Walk to train stationTrain - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Union Railway Station (Mont Albert)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Railway Station (Mont Albert)
    ID 49343
    230 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    24 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 Surrey Hills to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 57 minutes, using Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Surrey Hills to Essendon?

    The alternative route takes 67 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • Is there a direct train between Surrey Hills and Essendon in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 57 min.

  • Which train line goes from Surrey Hills to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The BELGRAVE train line goes from Union Railway Station (Mont Albert) station near Surrey Hills 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 Surrey Hills to Essendon in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between Surrey Hills and Essendon in Melbourne by train is about 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Surrey Hills to get to Essendon in Melbourne?

    Get on the BELGRAVE train from the Union Railway Station (Mont Albert) station near Surrey Hills in Melbourne.

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

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

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