How to get from Essendon to Kings Park by bus and train?

From Essendon to Kings Park by bus and train

To get from Essendon to Kings Park in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: 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 418 bus from Keilor Plains Station/East Esplanade (St Albans) station to Copperfield Dr/Taylors Rd (Kings Park) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

68minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 418
418
Leaves from Essendon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essendon
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 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
    Keilor Plains
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Keilor Plains Station/East Esplanade (St Albans)
    ID 21137
    120 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 418418
    Wait for bus
    418
    Caroline Springs
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Copperfield Dr/Taylors Rd (Kings Park)
    Ride to bus station
    Copperfield Dr/Taylors Rd (Kings Park)
    ID 9426
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Essendon to Kings Park by bus and tram

To get from Essendon to Kings Park in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 bus lines: take the 59 tram from 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station to 53-Keilor Rd/Matthews Ave (Niddrie) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 476 bus and finally take the 425 bus from Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes) station to Copperfield Dr/Taylors Rd (Kings Park) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

87minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 59
59
Bus - 476
476
Bus - 425
425
Leaves from 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19657
    160 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    53-Keilor Rd/Matthews Ave (Niddrie)
    ID 19670
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Matthews Ave/Keilor Rd (Niddrie)
    ID 7043
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 476476
    Wait for bus
    476
    Watergardens
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes)
    ID 45514
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes)
    ID 21128
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 425425
    Wait for bus
    425
    St Albans Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Copperfield Dr/Taylors Rd (Kings Park)
    Ride to bus station
    Copperfield Dr/Taylors Rd (Kings Park)
    ID 9426
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Kings Park

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Kings Park, Melbourne is approximately 27.26 km, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Kings Park by bus and 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.

Train stations close to Essendon:

  • 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 Kings Park, Melbourne

Kings Park is located at Kings Park, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Chifley Cct/Taylors Rd (Burnside).

Train stations close to Kings Park:

  • St Albans
  • Watergardens
  • Keilor Plains

Bus stations close to Kings Park:

  • Chifley Cct/Taylors Rd (Burnside)
  • Silvertree Ave/Copperfield Dr (Delahey)
  • Patonga Dr/Taylors Rd (Kings Park)

Related Routes

From Essendon to Kings Park by bus and tram

To get from Essendon to Kings Park in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 bus lines: take the 59 tram from 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station to 53-Keilor Rd/Matthews Ave (Niddrie) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 476 bus and finally take the 425 bus from Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes) station to Copperfield Dr/Taylors Rd (Kings Park) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

87minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 59
59
Bus - 476
476
Bus - 425
425
Leaves from 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)
    ID 19657
    160 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Airport West
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    53-Keilor Rd/Matthews Ave (Niddrie)
    ID 19670
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Matthews Ave/Keilor Rd (Niddrie)
    ID 7043
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 476476
    Wait for bus
    476
    Watergardens
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes)
    ID 45514
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes)
    ID 21128
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 425425
    Wait for bus
    425
    St Albans Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Copperfield Dr/Taylors Rd (Kings Park)
    Ride to bus station
    Copperfield Dr/Taylors Rd (Kings Park)
    ID 9426
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to Kings Park?

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 418.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essendon to Kings Park?

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line 476, Bus line 425.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 8 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Kings Park in Melbourne?

    The CRAIGIEBURN train line goes from Flinders Street Via City Loop station near Essendon to North Melbourne station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till North Melbourne station near Kings Park in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Essendon to Kings Park in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Essendon and Kings Park in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 8 min.

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

    Get on the CRAIGIEBURN train from the Flinders Street Via City Loop station near Essendon in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Essendon and Kings Park in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the North Melbourne stop, which is closest to Kings Park in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Essendon to Kings Park?

    The ride from Essendon to Kings Park costs A$5.30.