Essendon → Flinders Street Station: about 36 min, on line 476, Craigieburn, 59, with 1 transfer, plus about 8 min of walking.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line 476 towards Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd: board at Banchory St/Woolley St, alight at Essendon Station/Russell St — 4 stops, 5 min ride.
- Line Craigieburn towards Flinders Street Station: board at Essendon Station, alight at Flinders Street Station — 9 stops, 21 min ride.
- Line 59 towards Flinders Street Station/Elizabeth St #1: board at Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44, alight at Fletcher St/Napier St #41 — 3 stops, 2 min ride.
About the origin and destination
Essendon
A north-western suburb on the Craigieburn line, with Mount Alexander Road.
Flinders Street Station
Melbourne's landmark station on the Yarra, hub of the metro rail network and many tram routes.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Essendon to Flinders Street Station?
A typical trip takes about 36 minutes, of which roughly 8 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Essendon to Flinders Street Station?
There is a direct connection — line 59, no transfers.
