Plan about 57 min for the trip from Essendon to The Alfred, on line 476, Craigieburn, 72, with 2 transfers, and about 10 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 Melbourne Central Station — 7 stops, 16 min ride.
- Line 72 towards Cotham Rd/Burke Rd #70: board at Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8, alight at Alfred Hospital/Commercial Rd #26 — 12 stops, 22 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.
The Alfred
The major hospital on Commercial Road in Prahran, with a tram and bus stop at its door.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Essendon to The Alfred?
A typical trip takes about 57 minutes, of which roughly 10 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Essendon to The Alfred?
There is no direct line. The fastest combination is 476 + Craigieburn + 72, with 2 transfers.
