How to get from Essendon to SAE Institute by train and tram?

By train and tram

To get from Essendon to SAE Institute in South 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 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

49minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Tram - 109
109
Walk to SAE Institute
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
    Ride to tram station
    126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne)
    ID 19722
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to SAE Institute
    Walk to
    SAE Institute
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Essendon to SAE Institute in South Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to North Melbourne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WERRIBEE train and finally take the 235 bus from Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

46minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Bus - 235
235
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
    North Melbourne
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 45470
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    Fishermans Bend
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)
    Ride to bus station
    Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)
    ID 6512
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to SAE Institute

The distance between Essendon, South Melbourne and SAE Institute, South Melbourne is approximately 13.54 km, which can typically be travelled in 49 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to SAE Institute by train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in South Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Essendon

Essendon is located at Essendon, South 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 SAE Institute, South Melbourne

SAE Institute is located at SAE Institute, South Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne).

Bus stations close to SAE Institute:

  • Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)
  • Johnston St/Normanby Rd (Port Melbourne)
  • Ingles St/Normanby Rd (Port Melbourne)

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Essendon to SAE Institute in South Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to North Melbourne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WERRIBEE train and finally take the 235 bus from Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

46minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Bus - 235
235
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
    North Melbourne
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 45470
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    Fishermans Bend
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)
    Ride to bus station
    Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)
    ID 6512
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to SAE Institute?

    The fastest way takes 49 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 109.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essendon to SAE Institute?

    The alternative route takes 46 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line 235.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and SAE Institute?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 49 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to SAE Institute?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Essendon to SAE Institute by train and tram?

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and SAE Institute in South Melbourne by train and tram is about 49 min.

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

    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 SAE Institute?

    Get off the train at the Parliament station, which is closest to SAE Institute in South Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Essendon to SAE Institute?

    The ride from Essendon to SAE Institute costs A$5.30.

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