How to get from Thomastown to Essendon by train?

By train

To get from Thomastown to Essendon in Melbourne, take the MERNDA train from Thomastown 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 56 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

56minA$5.30
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Thomastown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Thomastown
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    35 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

By bus and train

To get from Thomastown to Essendon in Melbourne, take the MERNDA train from Thomastown station to Preston station. Next, take the 903 bus from Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston) station to Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

55minA$5.30
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Thomastown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Thomastown
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2276
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 51775
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Thomastown to Essendon

The distance between Thomastown, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 27.19 km, which can typically be travelled in 56 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thomastown 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 Thomastown

Thomastown is located at Thomastown, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Thomastown Station/High St (Thomastown).

Train stations close to Thomastown:

  • Keon Park
  • Epping
  • Ruthven

Bus stations close to Thomastown:

  • Thomastown Station/High St (Thomastown)
  • Thomastown Station/Station St (Thomastown)
  • Spring St/High St (Thomastown)

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 and train

To get from Thomastown to Essendon in Melbourne, take the MERNDA train from Thomastown station to Preston station. Next, take the 903 bus from Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston) station to Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

55minA$5.30
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Thomastown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Thomastown
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2276
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 51775
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Thomastown to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 56 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Thomastown to Essendon?

    The alternative route takes 55 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 903.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 56 min.

  • Which train line goes from Thomastown to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The MERNDA train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Thomastown 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 Thomastown to Essendon in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between Thomastown and Essendon in Melbourne by train is about 56 min.

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

    Get on the MERNDA train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Thomastown in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Thomastown to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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