How to get from Essendon to Kia Arena by train and tram?

From Essendon to Kia Arena by train and tram

To get from Essendon to Kia Arena in Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the 70 tram from 5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) station to 7b-Rod Laver Arena/Mcg Gates 1-3 (Melbourne City) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

40minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Tram - 70
70
Walk to Kia Arena
Leaves from Essendon

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  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essendon
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    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
    5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
    ID 18090
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 7070
    Wait for tram
    70
    Wattle Park
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    7b-Rod Laver Arena/Mcg Gates 1-3 (Melbourne City)
    ID 18108
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kia Arena
    Walk to
    Kia Arena
    Olympic Boulevard
    370 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Essendon to Kia Arena by train

Take one direct train from Essendon to Kia Arena in Melbourne: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flinders Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

41minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Walk to Kia Arena
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 Kia Arena
    Walk to
    Kia Arena
    Olympic Boulevard
    1.27 km • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Kia Arena

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Kia Arena, Melbourne is approximately 12.65 km, which can typically be travelled in 40 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Kia Arena 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/Rose St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)

Public transport stations close to Kia Arena, Melbourne

Kia Arena is located at Olympic Boulevard, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Rowena Pde/Punt Rd (Richmond).

Bus stations close to Kia Arena:

  • Rowena Pde/Punt Rd (Richmond)
  • Swan St/Punt Rd (Melbourne City)
  • Swan St/Punt Rd (Richmond)

Related Routes

From Essendon to Kia Arena by train

Take one direct train from Essendon to Kia Arena in Melbourne: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flinders Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

41minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Walk to Kia Arena
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 Kia Arena
    Walk to
    Kia Arena
    Olympic Boulevard
    1.27 km • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to Kia Arena?

    The fastest way takes 40 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 70.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essendon to Kia Arena?

    The alternative route takes 41 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and Kia Arena?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 40 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Kia Arena?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Essendon to Kia Arena by train and tram?

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and Kia Arena in Melbourne by train and tram is about 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Essendon to get to Kia Arena?

    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 Kia Arena?

    Get off the train at the Flinders Street station, which is closest to Kia Arena in Melbourne.

  • When is the first train from Essendon to Kia Arena?

    The first train from Essendon in Essendon to Kia Arena in Melbourne is Craigieburn - City (Flinders Street). It leaves the Essendon station at 00:19.

  • How much is the train fare from Essendon to Kia Arena?

    The ride from Essendon to Kia Arena costs A$5.30.

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