How to get from Essendon to Princes Hill by bus and tram?

By bus and tram

To get from Essendon to Princes Hill in Melbourne, take the 59 tram from 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station to 31-Montgomery St/Mt Alexander Rd (Moonee Ponds) station. Next, take the 504 bus from Wordsworth St/Mt Alexander Rd (Moonee Ponds) station to Lygon St/Brunswick Rd (Brunswick East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

33minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 59
59
Bus - 504
504
Walk to Princes Hill
Leaves from 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon)

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  • 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
    31-Montgomery St/Mt Alexander Rd (Moonee Ponds)
    ID 19268
    7 min
  • 4
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Clifton Hill
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lygon St/Brunswick Rd (Brunswick East)
    ID 7975
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to Princes Hill
    Walk to
    Princes Hill
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train and tram

To get from Essendon to Princes Hill in Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Melbourne Central station. Next, take the 6 tram from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 120-Brunswick Rd/Lygon St (Brunswick) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

43minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Tram - 6
6
Walk to Princes Hill
Leaves from Essendon

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  • 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 tram station
    Walk to tram station
    8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19689
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 66
    Wait for tram
    6
    Moreland
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    120-Brunswick Rd/Lygon St (Brunswick)
    ID 18712
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to Princes Hill
    Walk to
    Princes Hill
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Princes Hill

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Princes Hill, Melbourne is approximately 6.97 km, which can typically be travelled in 33 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Princes Hill by bus 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 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 Princes Hill, Melbourne

Princes Hill is located at Princes Hill, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Lygon St/Brunswick Rd (Brunswick East).

Bus stations close to Princes Hill:

  • Lygon St/Brunswick Rd (Brunswick East)
  • Park St/Rathdowne St (Carlton North)
  • Pigdon St/Rathdowne St (Carlton North)

Related Routes

By train and tram

To get from Essendon to Princes Hill in Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Melbourne Central station. Next, take the 6 tram from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 120-Brunswick Rd/Lygon St (Brunswick) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

43minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Tram - 6
6
Walk to Princes Hill
Leaves from Essendon

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  • 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 tram station
    Walk to tram station
    8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19689
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 66
    Wait for tram
    6
    Moreland
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    120-Brunswick Rd/Lygon St (Brunswick)
    ID 18712
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to Princes Hill
    Walk to
    Princes Hill
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to Princes Hill?

    The fastest way takes 33 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line 504.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essendon to Princes Hill?

    The alternative route takes 43 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 6.

  • Is there a direct tram between Essendon and Princes Hill?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 33 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Essendon to Princes Hill?

    The 59 tram line goes from 41-Fletcher St/Napier St (Essendon) station near Essendon in Essendon to Flinders Street Station (City) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Flinders Street Station (City) station near Princes Hill in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Essendon to Princes Hill by tram and bus?

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and Princes Hill in Melbourne by tram and bus is about 33 min.

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

    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 Princes Hill?

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

  • How much is the tram fare from Essendon to Princes Hill?

    The ride from Essendon to Princes Hill costs A$5.30.

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