How to get from Macedon to Essendon by train?

From Macedon to Essendon by train

To get from Macedon to Essendon in Melbourne, take the ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train from Macedon station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Southern Cross station to Essendon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

102minA$8.54
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Macedon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Macedon
  • 2
    Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTEECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Wait for train
    ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    60 min
  • 4
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Macedon to Essendon by bus, train and tram

To get from Macedon to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line, one tram line and one bus line: take the ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train from Macedon 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 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

104minA$8.54
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Tram - 82
82
Bus - 476
476
Leaves from Macedon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Macedon
  • 2
    Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTEECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Wait for train
    ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    50 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
    26 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 Macedon to Essendon

The distance between Macedon, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 77.51 km, which can typically be travelled in 102 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Macedon 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 Macedon

Macedon is located at Macedon, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Macedon Railway Station (Macedon).

Bus stations close to Macedon:

  • Macedon Railway Station (Macedon)

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 Macedon to Essendon by bus, train and tram

To get from Macedon to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line, one tram line and one bus line: take the ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train from Macedon 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 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

104minA$8.54
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Tram - 82
82
Bus - 476
476
Leaves from Macedon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Macedon
  • 2
    Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTEECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Wait for train
    ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    50 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
    26 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 Macedon to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 102 minutes, using Bus line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    The alternative route takes 104 minutes, using Bus line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE, Bus line 82, Bus line 476.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 42 min.

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

    The ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train line goes from Melbourne station near Macedon to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Southern Cross station near Essendon in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Macedon and Essendon in Melbourne by train is about 1 hr 42 min.

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

    Get on the ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train from the Melbourne station near Macedon in Melbourne.

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

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

  • How much is the train fare from Macedon to Essendon?

    The ride from Macedon to Essendon costs A$8.54.

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