How to get from West Footscray to Essendon by train?

From West Footscray to Essendon by train

To get from West Footscray to Essendon in Melbourne, take the SUNBURY train from Tottenham 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 33 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

33minA$5.30
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Tottenham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    West Footscray
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    11 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

From West Footscray to Essendon by bus, train and tram

To get from West Footscray to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line, one tram line and one bus line: take the SUNBURY train from Tottenham station to Footscray station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 82 tram and finally take the 476 bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd (Moonee Ponds) station to Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

54minA$5.30
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Tram - 82
82
Bus - 476
476
Leaves from Tottenham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    West Footscray
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    64-Footscray Station/Leeds St (Footscray)
    ID 17934
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 8282
    Wait for tram
    82
    Moonee Ponds
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    32-Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd (Moonee Ponds)
    ID 19608
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd (Moonee Ponds)
    ID 18848
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 476476
    Wait for bus
    476
    Watergardens
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 368545
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from West Footscray to Essendon

The distance between West Footscray, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 13.87 km, which can typically be travelled in 33 min. Moovit will show you the directions from West Footscray 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 West Footscray

West Footscray is located at West Footscray, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ashley St/Barkly St (West Footscray).

Train stations close to West Footscray:

  • Middle Footscray
  • West Footscray
  • Tottenham

Bus stations close to West Footscray:

  • Ashley St/Barkly St (West Footscray)
  • Alma St/Ashley St (Maidstone)
  • Central West Sc/Ashley St (West Footscray)

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 West Footscray to Essendon by bus, train and tram

To get from West Footscray to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line, one tram line and one bus line: take the SUNBURY train from Tottenham station to Footscray station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 82 tram and finally take the 476 bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd (Moonee Ponds) station to Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

54minA$5.30
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Tram - 82
82
Bus - 476
476
Leaves from Tottenham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    West Footscray
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    64-Footscray Station/Leeds St (Footscray)
    ID 17934
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 8282
    Wait for tram
    82
    Moonee Ponds
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    32-Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd (Moonee Ponds)
    ID 19608
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd (Moonee Ponds)
    ID 18848
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 476476
    Wait for bus
    476
    Watergardens
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 368545
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from West Footscray to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 33 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from West Footscray to Essendon?

    The alternative route takes 54 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 82, Bus line 476.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 33 min.

  • Which train line goes from West Footscray to Essendon in Melbourne?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from West Footscray to Essendon in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between West Footscray and Essendon in Melbourne by train is about 33 min.

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

    Get on the SUNBURY train from the City (Flinders Street) station near West Footscray in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the North Melbourne station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from West Footscray to Essendon?

    The ride from West Footscray to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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