How to get from Essendon to Fairfield by train?

By train

To get from Essendon to Fairfield in Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flagstaff station. Next, take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Flagstaff station to Fairfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

49minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Leaves from Essendon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essendon
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flagstaff
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    Hurstbridge
  • 5
    Ride to train station Fairfield
    Ride to train station
    Fairfield
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Essendon to Fairfield in Melbourne, take the 510 bus from Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station to Station St/Darebin Rd (Thornbury) station. Next, take the 567 bus from Darebin Rd/Station St (Thornbury) station to Fairfield Railway Station/Wingrove St (Fairfield) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

42minA$5.30
Bus - 510
510
Bus - 567
567
Walk to Fairfield
Leaves from Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Essendon
  • 2
    Bus - 510510
    Wait for bus
    510
    Ivanhoe Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Station St/Darebin Rd (Thornbury)
    ID 379
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Darebin Rd/Station St (Thornbury)
    ID 1271
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 567567
    Wait for bus
    567
    Northcote
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fairfield Railway Station/Wingrove St (Fairfield)
    ID 1277
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Fairfield
    Walk to
    Fairfield
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Fairfield

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Fairfield, Melbourne is approximately 17.32 km, which can typically be travelled in 49 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Fairfield by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Essendon

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

Train stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon

Bus stations close to Essendon:

  • Lorraine St/Buckley St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
  • St Columba's College/Buckley St (Essendon)

Public transport stations close to Fairfield, Melbourne

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

Train stations close to Fairfield:

  • Fairfield
  • Dennis
  • Alphington

Bus stations close to Fairfield:

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

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Essendon to Fairfield in Melbourne, take the 510 bus from Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station to Station St/Darebin Rd (Thornbury) station. Next, take the 567 bus from Darebin Rd/Station St (Thornbury) station to Fairfield Railway Station/Wingrove St (Fairfield) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

42minA$5.30
Bus - 510
510
Bus - 567
567
Walk to Fairfield
Leaves from Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Essendon
  • 2
    Bus - 510510
    Wait for bus
    510
    Ivanhoe Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Station St/Darebin Rd (Thornbury)
    ID 379
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Darebin Rd/Station St (Thornbury)
    ID 1271
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 567567
    Wait for bus
    567
    Northcote
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fairfield Railway Station/Wingrove St (Fairfield)
    ID 1277
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Fairfield
    Walk to
    Fairfield
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to Fairfield?

    The fastest way takes 49 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line HURSTBRIDGE.

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

    The alternative route takes 42 minutes, using Bus line 510, Bus line 567.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 49 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Essendon and Fairfield in Melbourne by train is about 49 min.

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

    Get on the CRAIGIEBURN train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Essendon in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the Flagstaff station, which is closest to Fairfield in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Essendon to Fairfield?

    The ride from Essendon to Fairfield costs A$5.30.

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