How to get from Essendon to Glen Iris by train?

By train

To get from Essendon to Glen Iris in Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Parliament station. Next, take the GLEN WAVERLEY train from Parliament station to Glen Iris station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

56minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - GLEN WAVERLEY
GLEN WAVERLEY
Walk to Glen Iris
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 - GLEN WAVERLEYGLEN WAVERLEY
    Wait for train
    GLEN WAVERLEY
    Glen Waverley
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glen Iris
    19 min
  • 6
    Walk to Glen Iris
    Walk to
    Glen Iris
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train and tram

To get from Essendon to Glen Iris in Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the 6 tram from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 53-Malvern Rd/High St (Glen Iris) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

61minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Tram - 6
6
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
    Flinders Street
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 66
    Wait for tram
    6
    Glen Iris
  • 6
    Ride to tram station 53-Malvern Rd/High St (Glen Iris)
    Ride to tram station
    53-Malvern Rd/High St (Glen Iris)
    ID 16757
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Glen Iris

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Glen Iris, Melbourne is approximately 19.9 km, which can typically be travelled in 56 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Glen Iris 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 Glen Iris, Melbourne

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

Train stations close to Glen Iris:

  • Glen Iris

Bus stations close to Glen Iris:

  • Glen Iris Station/Wills St (Glen Iris)
  • Brixton Rise/High St (Glen Iris)
  • Ferncroft Ave/Wattletree Rd (Malvern East)

Related Routes

By train and tram

To get from Essendon to Glen Iris in Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the 6 tram from 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 53-Malvern Rd/High St (Glen Iris) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

61minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Tram - 6
6
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
    Flinders Street
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 66
    Wait for tram
    6
    Glen Iris
  • 6
    Ride to tram station 53-Malvern Rd/High St (Glen Iris)
    Ride to tram station
    53-Malvern Rd/High St (Glen Iris)
    ID 16757
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to Glen Iris?

    The fastest way takes 56 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line GLEN WAVERLEY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essendon to Glen Iris?

    The alternative route takes 61 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 6.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 56 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Glen Iris 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 Glen Iris in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Essendon and Glen Iris in Melbourne by train is about 56 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Parliament station, which is closest to Glen Iris in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Essendon to Glen Iris?

    The ride from Essendon to Glen Iris costs A$5.30.

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