How to get from Essendon to Ferntree Gully by train?

By train

To get from Essendon to Ferntree Gully in Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Parliament station. Next, take the BELGRAVE train from Parliament station to Ferntree Gully station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

84minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
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
    Parliament
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 5
    Ride to train station Ferntree Gully
    Ride to train station
    Ferntree Gully
    58 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train and tram

To get from Essendon to Ferntree Gully in Melbourne, take the 59 tram from 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station to 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the BELGRAVE train from Melbourne Central station to Ferntree Gully station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

103minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 59
59
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Leaves from 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19277
    180 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17873
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 6
    Ride to train station Ferntree Gully
    Ride to train station
    Ferntree Gully
    56 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Ferntree Gully

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Ferntree Gully, Melbourne is approximately 44.12 km, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Ferntree Gully 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 Essendon.

Train stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon

Bus stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)

Public transport stations close to Ferntree Gully, Melbourne

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

Train stations close to Ferntree Gully:

  • Ferntree Gully
  • Upper Ferntree Gully
  • Boronia

Bus stations close to Ferntree Gully:

  • Ferntree Gully Station/Station St (Ferntree Gully)
  • Ferntree Gully Cemetery/Forest Rd (Ferntree Gully)
  • Alpine St/Station St (Ferntree Gully)

Related Routes

By train and tram

To get from Essendon to Ferntree Gully in Melbourne, take the 59 tram from 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station to 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the BELGRAVE train from Melbourne Central station to Ferntree Gully station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

103minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 59
59
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Leaves from 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19277
    180 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17873
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 6
    Ride to train station Ferntree Gully
    Ride to train station
    Ferntree Gully
    56 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to Ferntree Gully?

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line BELGRAVE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essendon to Ferntree Gully?

    The alternative route takes 103 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line BELGRAVE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 24 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Ferntree Gully in Melbourne?

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

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

    The total travel time between Essendon and Ferntree Gully in Melbourne by train is about 1 hr 24 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Parliament station, which is closest to Ferntree Gully in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Essendon to Ferntree Gully?

    The ride from Essendon to Ferntree Gully costs A$5.30.

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