How to get from Essendon to Parkdale by train?

By train

To get from Essendon to Parkdale in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the FRANKSTON train from Mentone station to Parkdale Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

80minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
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
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mentone
    40 min
  • 6
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 7
    Ride to train station Parkdale Railway Station
    Ride to train station
    Parkdale Railway Station
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train and tram

To get from Essendon to Parkdale in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 59 tram from 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station to 1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the FRANKSTON train from Mentone station to Parkdale Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

98minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 59
59
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
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
    Ride to tram station
    1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17877
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    250 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mentone
    40 min
  • 7
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 8
    Ride to train station Parkdale Railway Station
    Ride to train station
    Parkdale Railway Station
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Parkdale

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Parkdale, Melbourne is approximately 35.54 km, which can typically be travelled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Parkdale by 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 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 Parkdale, Melbourne

Parkdale is located at Parkdale, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Parkdale Railway Station/Parkers Rd (Parkdale).

Train stations close to Parkdale:

  • Parkdale Railway Station
  • Mentone
  • Mordialloc

Bus stations close to Parkdale:

  • Parkdale Railway Station/Parkers Rd (Parkdale)
  • Parkdale Station/Como Pde East (Parkdale)
  • Nepean Hwy/Parkers Rd (Parkdale)

Related Routes

By train and tram

To get from Essendon to Parkdale in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 59 tram from 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station to 1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the FRANKSTON train from Mentone station to Parkdale Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

98minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 59
59
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
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
    Ride to tram station
    1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17877
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    250 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mentone
    40 min
  • 7
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 8
    Ride to train station Parkdale Railway Station
    Ride to train station
    Parkdale Railway Station
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 80 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line FRANKSTON.

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

    The alternative route takes 98 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line FRANKSTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and Parkdale?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 20 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Parkdale?

    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 train line till Flinders Street station near Parkdale in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Essendon to Parkdale by train?

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and Parkdale in Melbourne by train is about 1 hr 20 min.

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

    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 Parkdale?

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

  • When is the last bus from Essendon to Parkdale?

    The last bus from Essendon in Essendon to Parkdale in Melbourne is the Mordialloc - Altona line. It leaves the Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon) stop at 16:41.

  • How much is the train fare from Essendon to Parkdale?

    The ride from Essendon to Parkdale costs A$5.30.

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