Skip to main content

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

From Essendon to Main Arena by train and tram

To get from Essendon to Main Arena in Kensington, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Newmarket station. Next, take the 57 tram from 26-Newmarket Plaza/Racecourse Rd (Kensington) station to 32-Sandown Rd/Epsom Rd (Ascot Vale) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 23 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

23minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Tram - 57
57
Walk to Main 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
    Newmarket
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    26-Newmarket Plaza/Racecourse Rd (Kensington)
    ID 18529
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 5757
    Wait for tram
    57
    West Maribyrnong
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    32-Sandown Rd/Epsom Rd (Ascot Vale)
    ID 18524
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Main Arena
    Walk to
    Main Arena
    Langs Road
    530 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Essendon to Main Arena by train

Take one direct train from Essendon to Main Arena in Kensington: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Ascot Vale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 26 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

26minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Walk to Main 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
    Ascot Vale
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to Main Arena
    Walk to
    Main Arena
    Langs Road
    1.5 km • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Melbourne.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transport directions from Essendon to Main Arena

The distance between Essendon, Kensington and Main Arena, Kensington is approximately 5.63 km, which can typically be travelled in 23 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Main Arena by train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Kensington – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Essendon

Essendon is located at Essendon, Kensington 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 Main Arena, Kensington

Main Arena is located at Langs Road, Kensington and the nearest public transport station is Kirk St/Charles St (Ascot Vale).

Bus stations close to Main Arena:

  • Kirk St/Charles St (Ascot Vale)
  • Epsom Rd/Charles St (Ascot Vale)
  • Ras Showgrounds/Langs Rd (Ascot Vale)

From Essendon to Main Arena by train

Take one direct train from Essendon to Main Arena in Kensington: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Ascot Vale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 26 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

26minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Walk to Main 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
    Ascot Vale
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to Main Arena
    Walk to
    Main Arena
    Langs Road
    1.5 km • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 23 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 57.

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

    The alternative route takes 26 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 23 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Main Arena?

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

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

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and Main Arena in Kensington by train and tram is about 23 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Newmarket station, which is closest to Main Arena in Kensington.

  • When is the last train from Essendon to Main Arena?

    The last train from Essendon in Essendon to Main Arena in Kensington is the Craigieburn - City (Flinders Street) line. It leaves the Essendon station at 19:26.

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

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

Live arrivals, timetables, maps