How to get from Blackburn to Essendon North by train and tram?

By train and tram

To get from Blackburn to Essendon North in Melbourne, take the BELGRAVE train from Blackburn station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the 59 tram from 1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station to 48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

79minA$5.30
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon North
Leaves from Blackburn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Blackburn
  • 2
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17850
    270 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon)
    ID 19664
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essendon North
    Walk to
    Essendon North
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train and tram via LILYDALE and 59

To get from Blackburn to Essendon North in Melbourne, take the LILYDALE train from Blackburn station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the 59 tram from 1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station to 48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

89minA$5.30
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon North
Leaves from Blackburn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Blackburn
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17850
    270 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon)
    ID 19664
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essendon North
    Walk to
    Essendon North
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Blackburn to Essendon North

The distance between Blackburn, Melbourne and Essendon North, Melbourne is approximately 28.1 km, which can typically be travelled in 79 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Blackburn to Essendon North 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 Blackburn

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

Train stations close to Blackburn:

  • Box Hill
  • Nunawading
  • Laburnum

Bus stations close to Blackburn:

  • Blackburn Station/Railway Rd (Blackburn)
  • Blackburn Station/South Pde (Blackburn)
  • Albert St/Railway Rd (Blackburn)

Public transport stations close to Essendon North, Melbourne

Essendon North is located at Essendon North, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon North).

Bus stations close to Essendon North:

  • 48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon North)
  • 48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon)
  • Collins St/Keilor Rd (Essendon)

Related Routes

Alternative route by train and tram via LILYDALE and 59

To get from Blackburn to Essendon North in Melbourne, take the LILYDALE train from Blackburn station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the 59 tram from 1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station to 48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

89minA$5.30
Train - LILYDALE
LILYDALE
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon North
Leaves from Blackburn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Blackburn
  • 2
    Train - LILYDALELILYDALE
    Wait for train
    LILYDALE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17850
    270 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon)
    ID 19664
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essendon North
    Walk to
    Essendon North
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Blackburn to Essendon North?

    The fastest way takes 79 minutes, using Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 59.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Blackburn to Essendon North?

    The alternative route takes 89 minutes, using Bus line LILYDALE, Bus line 59.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 19 min.

  • Which train line goes from Blackburn to Essendon North in Melbourne?

    The BELGRAVE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Blackburn to Flinders Street station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till Flinders Street station near Essendon North in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Blackburn to Essendon North in Melbourne by train and tram?

    The total travel time between Blackburn and Essendon North in Melbourne by train and tram is about 1 hr 19 min.

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

    Get on the BELGRAVE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Blackburn in Melbourne.

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

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

  • How much is the train fare from Blackburn to Essendon North?

    The ride from Blackburn to Essendon North costs A$5.30.

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