How to get from South Melbourne to Essendon North by tram?

By tram

To get from South Melbourne to Essendon North in Melbourne, take the 109 tram from 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne) station to 5-Elizabeth St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the 59 tram from 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station to 48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

54minA$5.30
Tram - 109
109
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon North
Leaves from 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    South Melbourne
  • 2
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Box Hill
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    5-Elizabeth St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17910
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17851
    100 m • 2 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
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essendon North
    Walk to
    Essendon North
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, train and tram

To get from South Melbourne to Essendon North in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 235 bus from Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne) station to Southern Cross Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City) 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
Walk to bus stationBus - 235
235
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon North
Leaves from Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)
    ID 40255
    230 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    City (Queen Victoria Market)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 27744
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19657
    170 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon)
    ID 19664
    4 min
  • 10
    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 South Melbourne to Essendon North

The distance between South Melbourne, Melbourne and Essendon North, Melbourne is approximately 12.99 km, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Melbourne to Essendon North by tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to South Melbourne

South Melbourne is located at South Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Raglan St/Crockford St (Port Melbourne).

Bus stations close to South Melbourne:

  • Raglan St/Crockford St (Port Melbourne)
  • Montague St/City Rd (South Melbourne)
  • Ingles St/Normanby Rd (Port Melbourne)

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

By bus, train and tram

To get from South Melbourne to Essendon North in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 235 bus from Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne) station to Southern Cross Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City) 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
Walk to bus stationBus - 235
235
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Tram - 59
59
Walk to Essendon North
Leaves from Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)
    ID 40255
    230 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    City (Queen Victoria Market)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 27744
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19657
    170 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    48-Service St/Keilor Rd (Essendon)
    ID 19664
    4 min
  • 10
    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 South Melbourne to Essendon North?

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line 59.

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

    The alternative route takes 50 minutes, using Bus line 235, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 59.

  • Is there a direct tram between South Melbourne and Essendon North in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 tram lines in total. The total travelling time is 54 min.

  • Which tram line goes from South Melbourne to Essendon North in Melbourne?

    The 109 tram line goes from Box Hill station near South Melbourne to 5-Elizabeth St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till 5-Elizabeth St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station near Essendon North in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between South Melbourne and Essendon North in Melbourne by tram is about 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near South Melbourne to get to Essendon North in Melbourne?

    Get on the 109 tram from the Box Hill station near South Melbourne in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the 5-Elizabeth St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station, which is closest to Essendon North in Melbourne.

  • When is the first train from South Melbourne to Essendon North in Melbourne?

    The first train from South Melbourne to Essendon North in Melbourne is Craigieburn - City (Flinders Street). It leaves the Southern Cross station at 00:41.

  • How much is the tram fare from South Melbourne to Essendon North?

    The ride from South Melbourne to Essendon North costs A$5.30.

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