How to get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Essendon by train and tram?

By train and tram

To get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Essendon in Melbourne, take the 6 tram from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Flinders Street 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
Tram - 6
6
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)

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  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
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    Tram - 66
    Wait for tram
    6
    Glen Iris
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    6 min
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    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    60 m • 1 min
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    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Essendon in Melbourne, take the UPFIELD train from Melbourne Central station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Flinders Street 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
Walk to train stationTrain - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Melbourne Central

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  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    110 m • 2 min
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    Train - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    5 min
  • 4
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Essendon

The distance between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 10.46 km, which can typically be travelled in 33 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Essendon by train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)

8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) is located at 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City).

Train stations close to 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City):

  • Melbourne Central

Bus stations close to 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City):

  • Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Tattersalls Lane/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)

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

By train

To get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Essendon in Melbourne, take the UPFIELD train from Melbourne Central station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Flinders Street 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
Walk to train stationTrain - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    5 min
  • 4
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station Essendon
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 33 minutes, using Bus line 6, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Essendon?

    The alternative route takes 33 minutes, using Bus line UPFIELD, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • Is there a direct tram between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Essendon in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 33 min.

  • Which tram line goes from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The 6 tram line goes from Glen Iris station near 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station near Essendon in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Essendon in Melbourne by tram and train?

    The total travel time between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Essendon in Melbourne by tram and train is about 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to get to Essendon in Melbourne?

    Get on the 6 tram from the Glen Iris station near 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Essendon in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

  • When is the last train from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The last train from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Essendon in Melbourne is the Craigieburn - City (Flinders Street) line. It leaves the Melbourne Central station at 19:32.

  • How much is the tram fare from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Essendon?

    The ride from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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