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How to get from Jolimont to Essendon Fields Airport by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Jolimont to Essendon Fields Airport in Strathmore, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERNDA train from Jolimont station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 477 bus from Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station to Essendon Fields/English St (Airport West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min.

47min
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 477
477
Walk to Essendon Fields Airport
Leaves from Jolimont

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Jolimont
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    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
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 368545
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 477477
    Wait for bus
    477
    Broadmeadows Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Fields/English St (Airport West)
    ID 27587
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to Essendon Fields Airport
    Walk to
    Essendon Fields Airport
    Hargrave Avenue
    310 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via HURSTBRIDGE, CRAIGIEBURN and 477

To get from Jolimont to Essendon Fields Airport in Strathmore, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Jolimont station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 477 bus from Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station to Essendon Fields/English St (Airport West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min.

52min
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 477
477
Walk to Essendon Fields Airport
Leaves from Jolimont

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Jolimont
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    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
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 368545
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 477477
    Wait for bus
    477
    Broadmeadows Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Fields/English St (Airport West)
    ID 27587
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to Essendon Fields Airport
    Walk to
    Essendon Fields Airport
    Hargrave Avenue
    310 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Jolimont to Essendon Fields Airport

The distance between Jolimont, Strathmore and Essendon Fields Airport, Strathmore is approximately 19.73 km, which can typically be travelled in 47 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Jolimont to Essendon Fields Airport by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Strathmore – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Jolimont

Jolimont is located at Jolimont, Strathmore and the nearest public transport station is 11-Jolimont Station-Mcg/Wellington Pde (East Melbourne).

Bus stations close to Jolimont:

  • Clarendon St/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)
  • West Richmond Railway Station/Hoddle St (Richmond)
  • West Richmond Railway Station/Hoddle St (East Melbourne)

Public transport stations close to Essendon Fields Airport, Strathmore

Essendon Fields Airport is located at Hargrave Avenue, Strathmore and the nearest public transport station is Essendon Fields/English St (Airport West).

Bus stations close to Essendon Fields Airport:

  • Essendon Fields/English St (Airport West)
  • Nomad Rd/English St (Airport West)
  • York St/Matthews Ave (Airport West)

Alternative route by bus and train via HURSTBRIDGE, CRAIGIEBURN and 477

To get from Jolimont to Essendon Fields Airport in Strathmore, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Jolimont station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 477 bus from Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station to Essendon Fields/English St (Airport West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min.

52min
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 477
477
Walk to Essendon Fields Airport
Leaves from Jolimont

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Jolimont
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    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
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 368545
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 477477
    Wait for bus
    477
    Broadmeadows Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Fields/English St (Airport West)
    ID 27587
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to Essendon Fields Airport
    Walk to
    Essendon Fields Airport
    Hargrave Avenue
    310 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Jolimont to Essendon Fields Airport?

    The fastest way takes 47 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 477.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Jolimont to Essendon Fields Airport?

    The alternative route takes 52 minutes, using Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 477.

  • Is there a direct train between Jolimont and Essendon Fields Airport?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 47 min.

  • Which train line goes from Jolimont to Essendon Fields Airport?

    The MERNDA train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Jolimont in East Melbourne to Flinders Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Flinders Street station near Essendon Fields Airport in Strathmore.

  • How long does it take to travel from Jolimont to Essendon Fields Airport by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Jolimont in East Melbourne and Essendon Fields Airport in Strathmore by train and bus is about 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Jolimont to get to Essendon Fields Airport?

    Get on the MERNDA train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Jolimont in East Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Jolimont and Essendon Fields Airport?

    Get off the train at the Flinders Street stop, which is closest to Essendon Fields Airport in Strathmore.

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