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How to get from Lalor to Essendon North by bus and train?

From Lalor to Essendon North by bus and train

To get from Lalor to Essendon North in Melbourne, take the MERNDA train from Lalor station to Preston station. Next, take the 903 bus from Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston) station to Woodland St/Bulla Rd (Strathmore) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

57minA$5.30
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 903
903
Walk to Essendon North
Leaves from Lalor

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lalor
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2276
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodland St/Bulla Rd (Strathmore)
    ID 40898
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essendon North
    Walk to
    Essendon North
    470 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Lalor to Essendon North by train and tram

To get from Lalor to Essendon North in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one tram line: take the MERNDA train from Lalor 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 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

75minA$5.30
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon North
Leaves from Lalor

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lalor
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    37 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
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Public transport directions from Lalor to Essendon North

The distance between Lalor, Melbourne and Essendon North, Melbourne is approximately 20.34 km, which can typically be travelled in 57 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lalor to Essendon North by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Lalor

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

Train stations close to Lalor:

  • Keon Park
  • Ruthven
  • Lalor

Bus stations close to Lalor:

  • Lalor Station/Station St (Lalor)
  • Lalor Station/High St (Lalor)
  • Robert St/High St (Lalor)

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)

From Lalor to Essendon North by train and tram

To get from Lalor to Essendon North in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one tram line: take the MERNDA train from Lalor 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 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

75minA$5.30
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon North
Leaves from Lalor

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lalor
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    37 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 57 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 903.

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

    The alternative route takes 75 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 59.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 57 min.

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

    The MERNDA train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Lalor to Preston station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Preston station near Essendon North in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Lalor and Essendon North in Melbourne by train and bus is about 57 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the train at the Preston stop, which is closest to Essendon North in Melbourne.

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

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

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