How to get from Essendon to Kew East by train and tram?

By train and tram

To get from Essendon to Kew East in Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Parliament station. Next, take the 48 tram from 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to 43-Kew High School/High St (Kew East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

59minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Tram - 48
48
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
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17914
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 4848
    Wait for tram
    48
    North Balwyn
  • 6
    Ride to tram station 43-Kew High School/High St (Kew East)
    Ride to tram station
    43-Kew High School/High St (Kew East)
    ID 18356
    28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Essendon to Kew East in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flagstaff station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the 200 bus from Victoria Park Station/Johnston St (Abbotsford) station to Frater St/Kilby Rd (Kew East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min.

53min
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 200
200
Walk to Kew East
Leaves from Essendon

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  • 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 - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Victoria Park
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Victoria Park Station/Johnston St (Abbotsford)
    ID 850
    20 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 200200
    Wait for bus
    200
    Bulleen
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frater St/Kilby Rd (Kew East)
    ID 48478
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kew East
    Walk to
    Kew East
    240 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Kew East

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Kew East, Melbourne is approximately 18.74 km, which can typically be travelled in 59 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Kew East by train and tram, 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 Kew East, Melbourne

Kew East is located at Kew East, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Glass St/Kilby Rd (Kew East).

Bus stations close to Kew East:

  • Glass St/Kilby Rd (Kew East)
  • Munro St/Kilby Rd (Kew East)
  • Kew High School/Burke Rd (Kew East)

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Essendon to Kew East in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flagstaff station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the 200 bus from Victoria Park Station/Johnston St (Abbotsford) station to Frater St/Kilby Rd (Kew East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min.

53min
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 200
200
Walk to Kew East
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 - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Victoria Park
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Victoria Park Station/Johnston St (Abbotsford)
    ID 850
    20 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 200200
    Wait for bus
    200
    Bulleen
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Frater St/Kilby Rd (Kew East)
    ID 48478
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kew East
    Walk to
    Kew East
    240 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to Kew East?

    The fastest way takes 59 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 48.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essendon to Kew East?

    The alternative route takes 53 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 200.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and Kew East?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 59 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Kew East?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Essendon to Kew East by train and tram?

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and Kew East in Melbourne by train and tram is about 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Essendon to get to Kew East?

    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 Kew East?

    Get off the train at the Parliament station, which is closest to Kew East in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Essendon to Kew East?

    The ride from Essendon to Kew East costs A$5.30.

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