How to get from Watsonia to Essendon by train?

From Watsonia to Essendon by train

To get from Watsonia to Essendon in Melbourne, take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Watsonia 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 5 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

65minA$5.30
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Watsonia

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Watsonia
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    34 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

From Watsonia to Essendon by bus and train

To get from Watsonia to Essendon in Melbourne, take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Watsonia station to Ivanhoe station. Next, take the 510 bus from Ivanhoe Station/Norman St (Ivanhoe) station to Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

68minA$5.30
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 510
510
Leaves from Watsonia

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Watsonia
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ivanhoe
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ivanhoe Station/Norman St (Ivanhoe)
    ID 21237
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 510510
    Wait for bus
    510
    Essendon Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 51773
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Watsonia to Essendon

The distance between Watsonia, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 28.04 km, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Watsonia 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 Watsonia

Watsonia is located at Watsonia, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Watsonia Railway Station/Grace St (Watsonia).

Train stations close to Watsonia:

  • Greensborough
  • Macleod

Bus stations close to Watsonia:

  • Watsonia Railway Station/Grace St (Watsonia)
  • Watsonia Railway Station/Morwell Ave (Watsonia)
  • Papua St/Elder St (Watsonia)

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

From Watsonia to Essendon by bus and train

To get from Watsonia to Essendon in Melbourne, take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Watsonia station to Ivanhoe station. Next, take the 510 bus from Ivanhoe Station/Norman St (Ivanhoe) station to Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

68minA$5.30
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Bus - 510
510
Leaves from Watsonia

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Watsonia
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ivanhoe
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ivanhoe Station/Norman St (Ivanhoe)
    ID 21237
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 510510
    Wait for bus
    510
    Essendon Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 51773
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 68 minutes, using Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line 510.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 5 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Watsonia and Essendon in Melbourne by train is about 1 hr 5 min.

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

    Get on the HURSTBRIDGE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Watsonia in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Watsonia to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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