How to get from Essendon to St Francis Building by train?

By train

To get from Essendon to St Francis Building in East Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flagstaff station. Next, take the MERNDA train from Flagstaff station to Jolimont station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

30minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to St Francis Building
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
    Flagstaff
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jolimont
    6 min
  • 6
    Walk to St Francis Building
    Walk to
    St Francis Building
    Gipps Street
    500 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via CRAIGIEBURN

Take one direct train from Essendon to St Francis Building in East Melbourne: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Parliament station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

35minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Walk to St Francis Building
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 St Francis Building
    Walk to
    St Francis Building
    Gipps Street
    1.02 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to St Francis Building

The distance between Essendon, East Melbourne and St Francis Building, East Melbourne is approximately 11.57 km, which can typically be travelled in 30 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to St Francis Building by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in East Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Essendon

Essendon is located at Essendon, East 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 St Francis Building, East Melbourne

St Francis Building is located at Gipps Street, East Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Clarendon St/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne).

Bus stations close to St Francis Building:

  • Clarendon St/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)
  • Smith St/Victoria Pde (Collingwood)
  • Cromwell St/Victoria Pde (East Melbourne)

Related Routes

Alternative route by train via CRAIGIEBURN

Take one direct train from Essendon to St Francis Building in East Melbourne: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Parliament station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

35minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Walk to St Francis Building
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 St Francis Building
    Walk to
    St Francis Building
    Gipps Street
    1.02 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to St Francis Building?

    The fastest way takes 30 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line MERNDA.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essendon to St Francis Building?

    The alternative route takes 35 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and St Francis Building?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 30 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to St Francis Building?

    The CRAIGIEBURN train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Essendon in Essendon to Flagstaff station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Flagstaff station near St Francis Building in East Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Essendon to St Francis Building by train?

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and St Francis Building in East Melbourne by train is about 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Essendon to get to St Francis Building?

    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 St Francis Building?

    Get off the train at the Flagstaff station, which is closest to St Francis Building in East Melbourne.

  • When is the last train from Essendon to St Francis Building?

    The last train from Essendon in Essendon to St Francis Building in East Melbourne is the Craigieburn - City (Flinders Street) line. It leaves the Essendon station at 19:17.

  • How much is the train fare from Essendon to St Francis Building?

    The ride from Essendon to St Francis Building costs A$5.30.

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