How to get from Essendon to airport by train?

By train

To get from Essendon to airport in Altona, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to North Melbourne station. Next, take the WERRIBEE train from North Melbourne station to Westona station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

66minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Walk to airport
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
    Werribee
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Westona
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to airport
    Walk to
    airport
    airport, Ward Mckenzie Pty Ltd.,, 47/51-53 Slough Rd, Altona VIC 3018, Australia
    1.67 km • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Essendon to airport in Altona, take the 903 bus from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station to Altona Station/Railway St South (Altona) station. Next, take the WERRIBEE train from Altona station to Westona station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

90minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Walk to airport
Leaves from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 51775
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Altona Station/Railway St South (Altona)
    ID 40920
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Altona
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Westona
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to airport
    Walk to
    airport
    airport, Ward Mckenzie Pty Ltd.,, 47/51-53 Slough Rd, Altona VIC 3018, Australia
    1.67 km • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to airport

The distance between Essendon, Altona and airport, Altona is approximately 24.98 km, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to airport by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Altona – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Essendon

Essendon is located at Essendon, Altona and the nearest public transport station is Essendon Station/Russell St (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 airport, Altona

airport is located at airport, Ward Mckenzie Pty Ltd.,, 47/51-53 Slough Rd, Altona VIC 3018, Australia, Altona and the nearest public transport station is Westona.

Train stations close to airport:

  • Westona
  • Laverton
  • Altona

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Essendon to airport in Altona, take the 903 bus from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) station to Altona Station/Railway St South (Altona) station. Next, take the WERRIBEE train from Altona station to Westona station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

90minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Walk to airport
Leaves from Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
    ID 51775
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Altona Station/Railway St South (Altona)
    ID 40920
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Altona
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Westona
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to airport
    Walk to
    airport
    airport, Ward Mckenzie Pty Ltd.,, 47/51-53 Slough Rd, Altona VIC 3018, Australia
    1.67 km • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line WERRIBEE.

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

    The alternative route takes 90 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line WERRIBEE.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and airport?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 6 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to airport?

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

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

    The total travel time between Essendon in Essendon and airport in Altona by train is about 1 hr 6 min.

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

    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 airport?

    Get off the train at the North Melbourne station, which is closest to airport in Altona.

  • When is the first bus from Essendon to airport?

    The first bus from Essendon in Essendon to airport in Altona is Mordialloc - Altona. It leaves the Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon) stop at 00:23.

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

    The ride from Essendon to airport costs A$5.30.

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