How to get from Essendon to Melbourne by tram?

By tram

Take one direct tram from Essendon to Melbourne in Melbourne: take the 59 tram from 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station to 3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 36 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

36minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 59
59
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 19277
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station 3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    Ride to tram station
    3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17875
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

Take one direct train from Essendon to Melbourne in Melbourne: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Melbourne Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 27 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

27minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Walk to Melbourne
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
    Melbourne Central
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to Melbourne
    Walk to
    Melbourne
    Bourke Street
    440 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Melbourne

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Melbourne, Melbourne is approximately 8.57 km, which can typically be travelled in 36 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Melbourne by 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 Melbourne, Melbourne

Melbourne is located at Bourke Street, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to Melbourne:

  • Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Elizabeth St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
  • Little Collins St/Queen St (Melbourne City)

Related Routes

By train

Take one direct train from Essendon to Melbourne in Melbourne: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Melbourne Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 27 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

27minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Walk to Melbourne
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
    Melbourne Central
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to Melbourne
    Walk to
    Melbourne
    Bourke Street
    440 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 36 minutes, using Bus line 59.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essendon to Melbourne?

    The alternative route takes 27 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • Is there a direct tram between Essendon and Melbourne?

    Yes, there’s a direct tram going from Essendon in Essendon to Melbourne in Melbourne in 36 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Essendon to Melbourne?

    The 59 tram line goes from 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station near Essendon in Essendon to Flinders Street Station (City) station near Melbourne in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Essendon to Melbourne by tram?

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and Melbourne in Melbourne by tram is about 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Essendon to get to Melbourne?

    Get on the 59 tram from the 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station near Essendon in Essendon.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Essendon and Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the Flinders Street Station (City) station, which is closest to Melbourne in Melbourne.

  • When is the first train from Essendon to Melbourne?

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

  • How much is the tram fare from Essendon to Melbourne?

    The ride from Essendon to Melbourne costs A$5.30.

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