How to get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Essendon West by bus, train and tram?

From 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Essendon West by bus, train and tram

To get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Essendon West in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 6 tram from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 465 bus from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station to Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

41minA$5.30
Tram - 6
6
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 465
465
Leaves from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
  • 2
    Tram - 66
    Wait for tram
    6
    Glen Iris
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 18775
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 465465
    Wait for bus
    465
    Keilor Park
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
    Ride to bus station
    Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
    ID 6167
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Essendon West by bus and train

To get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Essendon West in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UPFIELD train from Melbourne Central station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 465 bus from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station to Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

41minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 465
465
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    5 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/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 18775
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 465465
    Wait for bus
    465
    Keilor Park
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
    Ride to bus station
    Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
    ID 6167
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Essendon West

The distance between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and Essendon West, Melbourne is approximately 13.43 km, which can typically be travelled in 41 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Essendon West by bus, 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 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)

8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) is located at 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City).

Train stations close to 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City):

  • Melbourne Central

Bus stations close to 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City):

  • Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Tattersalls Lane/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)

Public transport stations close to Essendon West, Melbourne

Essendon West is located at Essendon West, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West).

Bus stations close to Essendon West:

  • Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
  • Garnet St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
  • Bourke St/Buckley St (Essendon West)

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From 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Essendon West by bus and train

To get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Essendon West in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UPFIELD train from Melbourne Central station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 465 bus from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station to Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

41minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 465
465
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    5 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/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 18775
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 465465
    Wait for bus
    465
    Keilor Park
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
    Ride to bus station
    Prospect St/Buckley St (Essendon West)
    ID 6167
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Essendon West?

    The fastest way takes 41 minutes, using Bus line 6, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 465.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Essendon West?

    The alternative route takes 41 minutes, using Bus line UPFIELD, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 465.

  • Is there a direct tram between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Essendon West in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 41 min.

  • Which tram line goes from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Essendon West in Melbourne?

    The 6 tram line goes from Glen Iris station near 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station near Essendon West in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Essendon West in Melbourne by tram, train and bus?

    The total travel time between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Essendon West in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to get to Essendon West in Melbourne?

    Get on the 6 tram from the Glen Iris station near 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) and Essendon West in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) stop, which is closest to Essendon West in Melbourne.

  • When is the last train from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Essendon West in Melbourne?

    The last train from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Essendon West in Melbourne is the Craigieburn - City (Flinders Street) line. It leaves the Melbourne Central station at 18:54.

  • How much is the total tram, train and bus fare from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Essendon West?

    The ride from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) to Essendon West costs A$5.30.

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