How to get from Ararat to Essendon by train?

From Ararat to Essendon by train

To get from Ararat to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the BALLARAT train from Ararat Railway Station station to Footscray Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WERRIBEE train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from North Melbourne Railway Station station to Essendon Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min.

166min
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Ararat Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ararat
  • 2
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Southern Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    133 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Flinders Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:NME
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Melbourne Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:NME
    140 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn Via City Loop
  • 9
    Ride to train station Essendon Railway Station
    Ride to train station
    Essendon Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ESD
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ararat to Essendon by train via BALLARAT, WILLIAMSTOWN and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Ararat to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the BALLARAT train from Ararat Railway Station station to Footscray Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WILLIAMSTOWN train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from North Melbourne Railway Station station to Essendon Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min.

166min
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Ararat Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ararat
  • 2
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Southern Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    133 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    Flinders Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:NME
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Melbourne Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:NME
    140 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn Via City Loop
  • 9
    Ride to train station Essendon Railway Station
    Ride to train station
    Essendon Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ESD
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ararat to Essendon

The distance between Ararat, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 208.88 km, which can typically be travelled in 166 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ararat 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 Ararat

Ararat is located at Ararat, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ararat Rsl/High St.

Bus stations close to Ararat:

  • Ararat Rsl/High St
  • Campbell St/Baird St
  • Ararat Retirement Village/54 Mcgibbony St

Public transport stations close to Essendon, Melbourne

Essendon is located at Essendon, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Essendon Station/Russell St.

Train stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon Railway Station

Bus stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon Station/Russell St
  • Buckley St/Mt Alexander Rd
  • Essendon Station/Rose St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Ararat to Essendon by train via BALLARAT, WILLIAMSTOWN and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from Ararat to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the BALLARAT train from Ararat Railway Station station to Footscray Railway Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WILLIAMSTOWN train and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN train from North Melbourne Railway Station station to Essendon Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min.

166min
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Ararat Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Ararat
  • 2
    Train - BALLARATBALLARAT
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT
    Southern Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    133 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    Flinders Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:NME
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Melbourne Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:NME
    140 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn Via City Loop
  • 9
    Ride to train station Essendon Railway Station
    Ride to train station
    Essendon Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ESD
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 166 minutes, using Train line BALLARAT, Train line WERRIBEE, Train line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 166 minutes, using Train line BALLARAT, Train line WILLIAMSTOWN, Train line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 46 min.

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

    The BALLARAT train line goes from Southern Cross station near Ararat to Footscray Railway Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Footscray Railway Station station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Ararat and Essendon in Melbourne by train is about 2 hr 46 min.

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

    Get on the BALLARAT train from the Southern Cross station near Ararat in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the Footscray Railway Station station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

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