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How to get from Essendon to Port Melbourne by train and tram?

By train and tram

To get from Essendon to Port Melbourne in Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Parliament station. Next, take the 109 tram from 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to 129-Beacon Cove/Light Rail (Port Melbourne) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

52minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Tram - 109
109
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
    Parliament
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17898
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Port Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to tram station 129-Beacon Cove/Light Rail (Port Melbourne)
    Ride to tram station
    129-Beacon Cove/Light Rail (Port Melbourne)
    ID 19725
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By tram

To get from Essendon to Port Melbourne in Melbourne, take the 59 tram from 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station to 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the 109 tram from 5-Elizabeth St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to 129-Beacon Cove/Light Rail (Port Melbourne) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

56minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 59
59
Tram - 109
109
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
    180 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17876
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    5-Elizabeth St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17902
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Port Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to tram station 129-Beacon Cove/Light Rail (Port Melbourne)
    Ride to tram station
    129-Beacon Cove/Light Rail (Port Melbourne)
    ID 19725
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Port Melbourne

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Port Melbourne, Melbourne is approximately 15.14 km, which can typically be travelled in 52 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Port Melbourne 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.

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 Port Melbourne, Melbourne

Port Melbourne is located at Port Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Port Melbourne Station/Beach St (Port Melbourne).

Bus stations close to Port Melbourne:

  • Port Melbourne Station/Beach St (Port Melbourne)
  • Nott St/Graham St (Port Melbourne)
  • Dow St/Beach St (Port Melbourne)

By tram

To get from Essendon to Port Melbourne in Melbourne, take the 59 tram from 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station to 2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the 109 tram from 5-Elizabeth St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to 129-Beacon Cove/Light Rail (Port Melbourne) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

56minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 59
59
Tram - 109
109
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
    180 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17876
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    5-Elizabeth St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17902
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Port Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to tram station 129-Beacon Cove/Light Rail (Port Melbourne)
    Ride to tram station
    129-Beacon Cove/Light Rail (Port Melbourne)
    ID 19725
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 52 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 109.

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

    The alternative route takes 56 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line 109.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 52 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Port Melbourne in Melbourne?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Essendon to Port Melbourne in Melbourne by train and tram?

    The total travel time between Essendon and Port Melbourne in Melbourne by train and tram is about 52 min.

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

    Get on the CRAIGIEBURN train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Essendon in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the Parliament station, which is closest to Port Melbourne in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Essendon to Port Melbourne?

    The ride from Essendon to Port Melbourne costs A$5.30.

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