How to get from Essendon to Golden Square by train?

From Essendon to Golden Square by train

To get from Essendon to Golden Square in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to North Melbourne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO train from Footscray station to Kangaroo Flat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

175minA$8.54
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Walk to Golden Square
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
    North Melbourne
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    4 min
  • 6
    Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGOSWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Wait for train
    SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Swan Hill
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kangaroo Flat
    116 min
  • 8
    Walk to Golden Square
    Walk to
    Golden Square
    1.92 km • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Essendon to Golden Square by train via CRAIGIEBURN, WILLIAMSTOWN and SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO

To get from Essendon to Golden Square in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to North Melbourne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WILLIAMSTOWN train and finally take the SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO train from Footscray station to Kangaroo Flat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

175minA$8.54
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Walk to Golden Square
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
    North Melbourne
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    Williamstown
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    6 min
  • 6
    Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGOSWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Wait for train
    SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Swan Hill
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kangaroo Flat
    116 min
  • 8
    Walk to Golden Square
    Walk to
    Golden Square
    1.92 km • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Golden Square

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Golden Square, Melbourne is approximately 164.63 km, which can typically be travelled in 175 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Golden Square 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 Station/Russell St (Essendon).

Bus stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)
  • Lorraine St/Buckley St (Essendon)

Public transport stations close to Golden Square, Melbourne

Golden Square is located at Golden Square, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Oak St/High St (Golden Square).

Train stations close to Golden Square:

  • Kangaroo Flat

Bus stations close to Golden Square:

  • Oak St/High St (Golden Square)
  • Elm St/High St (Golden Square)
  • Poplar St/High St (Golden Square)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Essendon to Golden Square by train via CRAIGIEBURN, WILLIAMSTOWN and SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO

To get from Essendon to Golden Square in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to North Melbourne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WILLIAMSTOWN train and finally take the SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO train from Footscray station to Kangaroo Flat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

175minA$8.54
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Walk to Golden Square
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
    North Melbourne
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    Williamstown
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    6 min
  • 6
    Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGOSWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Wait for train
    SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
    Swan Hill
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kangaroo Flat
    116 min
  • 8
    Walk to Golden Square
    Walk to
    Golden Square
    1.92 km • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to Golden Square?

    The fastest way takes 175 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essendon to Golden Square?

    The alternative route takes 175 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line WILLIAMSTOWN, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and Golden Square?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 55 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Golden Square?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Essendon to Golden Square by train?

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and Golden Square in Melbourne by train is about 2 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Essendon to get to Golden Square?

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

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Essendon and Golden Square?

    Get off the train at the North Melbourne station, which is closest to Golden Square in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Essendon to Golden Square?

    The ride from Essendon to Golden Square costs A$8.54.

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