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

By train and tram

To get from Fairfield to Essendon North in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one tram line: take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Fairfield station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 59 tram from 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station to 48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

50minA$5.30
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon North
Leaves from Fairfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Fairfield
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19657
    170 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 8
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon)
    ID 19664
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Essendon North
    Walk to
    Essendon North
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train and tram via HURSTBRIDGE, UPFIELD and 59

To get from Fairfield to Essendon North in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one tram line: take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Fairfield station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UPFIELD train and finally take the 59 tram from 22-Flemington Bridge Station/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne) station to 48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

62minA$5.30
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon North
Leaves from Fairfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Fairfield
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    Upfield
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flemington Bridge
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    22-Flemington Bridge Station/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne)
    ID 19597
    70 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 8
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon)
    ID 19664
    20 min
  • 9
    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 Fairfield to Essendon North

The distance between Fairfield, Melbourne and Essendon North, Melbourne is approximately 19.19 km, which can typically be travelled in 50 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fairfield 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 Fairfield

Fairfield is located at Fairfield, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Fairfield Railway Station/Wingrove St (Fairfield).

Train stations close to Fairfield:

  • Dennis
  • Westgarth
  • Fairfield

Bus stations close to Fairfield:

  • Fairfield Railway Station/Wingrove St (Fairfield)
  • Fairfield Railway Station/Station St (Fairfield)
  • Clarke St/Rathmines St (Northcote)

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 HURSTBRIDGE, UPFIELD and 59

To get from Fairfield to Essendon North in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one tram line: take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Fairfield station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UPFIELD train and finally take the 59 tram from 22-Flemington Bridge Station/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne) station to 48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

62minA$5.30
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon North
Leaves from Fairfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Fairfield
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    Upfield
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flemington Bridge
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    22-Flemington Bridge Station/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne)
    ID 19597
    70 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 8
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon)
    ID 19664
    20 min
  • 9
    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 Fairfield to Essendon North?

    The fastest way takes 50 minutes, using Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 59.

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

    The alternative route takes 62 minutes, using Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line UPFIELD, Bus line 59.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 50 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Fairfield and Essendon North in Melbourne by train and tram is about 50 min.

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

    Get on the HURSTBRIDGE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Fairfield in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Fairfield 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 total train and tram fare from Fairfield to Essendon North?

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

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