How to get from Ararat to Essendon by train?

From Ararat to Essendon by train

To get from Ararat to Essendon in Melbourne, take the BALLARAT train from Ararat Railway Station station to Southern Cross Railway Station station. Next, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Southern Cross Railway Station station to Essendon Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min.

175min
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
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
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    155 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SSS
    350 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station Essendon Railway Station
    Ride to train station
    Essendon Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ESD
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Ararat to Essendon by bus and train

To get from Ararat to Essendon in Melbourne, take the BALLARAT train from Ararat Railway Station station to Sunshine Railway Station station. Next, take the 903 bus from Corio St/Hampshire Rd station to Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 8 min.

188min
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
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
    Sunshine Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SUN
    139 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Corio St/Hampshire Rd
    ID 2531
    210 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc Sc
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd
    ID 51771
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    160 m • 3 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 211.93 km, which can typically be travelled in 175 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.

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From Ararat to Essendon by bus and train

To get from Ararat to Essendon in Melbourne, take the BALLARAT train from Ararat Railway Station station to Sunshine Railway Station station. Next, take the 903 bus from Corio St/Hampshire Rd station to Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 8 min.

188min
Train - BALLARAT
BALLARAT
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon
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
    Sunshine Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:SUN
    139 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Corio St/Hampshire Rd
    ID 2531
    210 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Mordialloc Sc
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd
    ID 51771
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 175 minutes, using Train line BALLARAT, Train line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 188 minutes, using Train line BALLARAT, Bus line 903.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 55 min.

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

    The BALLARAT train line goes from Southern Cross station near Ararat to Southern Cross Railway Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Southern Cross 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 55 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 Southern Cross Railway Station station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

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