How to get from Rod Laver Arena to Essendon by train and tram?

From Rod Laver Arena to Essendon by train and tram

To get from Rod Laver Arena to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 70 tram from William Barak Bridge/Melbourne Park #7a station to Flinders Street Station/Swanston St #5 station. Next, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Degraves St station to Essendon Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min. The train and tram schedule from Rod Laver Arena may change. We recommend you check the updated train and tram schedule to Essendon on the Moovit app.

35min
Walk to tram stationTram - 70
70
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from William Barak Bridge/Melbourne Park #7a

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    William Barak Bridge/Melbourne Park #7a
    ID 22904
    610 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Tram - 7070
    Wait for tram
    70
    Waterfront City Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Flinders Street Station/Swanston St #5
    ID 18175
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Degraves St
    ID vic:rail:FSS
    50 m • 1 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
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Rod Laver Arena to Essendon

The distance between Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 10.97 km, which can typically be travelled in 35 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rod Laver Arena to Essendon by train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train And Tram timetable from Rod Laver Arena to Essendon

To check the train and tram timetable from Rod Laver Arena to Essendon using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Rod Laver Arena) and destination (Essendon), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available train and tram routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each train and tram, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest train and tram timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rod Laver Arena to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 35 minutes, using Tram line 70, Train line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • Is there a direct tram between Rod Laver Arena and Essendon in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 35 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Rod Laver Arena to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The 70 tram line goes from William Barak Bridge/Melbourne Park #7a station near Rod Laver Arena to Flinders Street Station/Swanston St #5 station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Flinders Street Station/Swanston St #5 station near Essendon in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Rod Laver Arena to Essendon in Melbourne by tram and train?

    The total travel time between Rod Laver Arena and Essendon in Melbourne by tram and train is about 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Rod Laver Arena to get to Essendon in Melbourne?

    Get on the 70 tram from the William Barak Bridge/Melbourne Park #7a station near Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Rod Laver Arena and Essendon in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the Flinders Street Station/Swanston St #5 station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

  • When is the first train from Rod Laver Arena to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The first train from Rod Laver Arena to Essendon in Melbourne is Craigieburn Line. It leaves the Degraves St station at 15:57.

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