How to get from 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) to Essendon by train?

By train

To get from 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) to Essendon in Melbourne, take the UPFIELD train from Parliament 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 29 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

29minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Parliament

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Parliament
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    3 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

Alternative route by train via PAKENHAM and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) to Essendon in Melbourne, take the PAKENHAM train from Parliament 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 35 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

35minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Parliament

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Parliament
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    6 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
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Public transport directions from 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) to Essendon

The distance between 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 10.85 km, which can typically be travelled in 29 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) 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 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City)

8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) is located at 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City):

  • La Trobe St/Russell St (Melbourne City)
  • Carlton Gardens/Victoria St (Carlton)
  • Little Lonsdale St/Russell 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

Alternative route by train via PAKENHAM and CRAIGIEBURN

To get from 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) to Essendon in Melbourne, take the PAKENHAM train from Parliament 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 35 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

35minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Leaves from Parliament

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Parliament
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    6 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 29 minutes, using Bus line UPFIELD, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) to Essendon?

    The alternative route takes 35 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • Is there a direct train between 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) and Essendon in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 29 min.

  • Which train line goes from 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The UPFIELD train line goes from Parliament station near 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) to City (Flinders Street) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till City (Flinders Street) station near Essendon in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) to Essendon in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) and Essendon in Melbourne by train is about 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) to get to Essendon in Melbourne?

    Get on the UPFIELD train from the Parliament station near 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) and Essendon in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the City (Flinders Street) station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

  • When is the last train from 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The last train from 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) to Essendon in Melbourne is the Craigieburn - City (Flinders Street) line. It leaves the Parliament station at 19:34.

  • How much is the train fare from 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) to Essendon?

    The ride from 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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