How to get from Essendon to Kennington by train?

By train

To get from Essendon to Kennington 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 Bendigo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 7 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

187minA$8.54
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Walk to Kennington
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
    Bendigo
    121 min
  • 8
    Walk to Kennington
    Walk to
    Kennington
    2.34 km • 30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via CRAIGIEBURN, WILLIAMSTOWN and SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO

To get from Essendon to Kennington 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 Bendigo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 7 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

187minA$8.54
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Walk to Kennington
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
    Bendigo
    121 min
  • 8
    Walk to Kennington
    Walk to
    Kennington
    2.34 km • 30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Kennington

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Kennington, Melbourne is approximately 169.87 km, which can typically be travelled in 187 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Kennington 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 Kennington, Melbourne

Kennington is located at Kennington, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Strath-Haven Community/Condon St (Kennington).

Bus stations close to Kennington:

  • Strath-Haven Community/Condon St (Kennington)
  • Kennington Village Sc/Condon St (Kennington)
  • Strath Village Sc/Edwards Rd (Kennington)

Related Routes

Alternative route by train via CRAIGIEBURN, WILLIAMSTOWN and SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO

To get from Essendon to Kennington 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 Bendigo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 7 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

187minA$8.54
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Train - SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO
Walk to Kennington
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
    Bendigo
    121 min
  • 8
    Walk to Kennington
    Walk to
    Kennington
    2.34 km • 30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 187 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 Kennington?

    The alternative route takes 187 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line WILLIAMSTOWN, Bus line SWAN HILL - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 7 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Essendon and Kennington in Melbourne by train is about 3 hr 7 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Essendon to Kennington costs A$8.54.

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