Plan about 46 min for the trip from Essendon to University of Melbourne, on line 59, 476, Craigieburn, with no transfers, and about 18 min of walking.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line 59 towards Flinders Street Station/Elizabeth St #1: board at Glass St/Mt Alexander Rd #45, alight at Pelham St/Elizabeth St #9 — 23 stops, 28 min ride.
- Line 476 towards Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd: board at Florence St/Thistle St, alight at Essendon Station/Russell St — 2 stops, 4 min ride.
- Line Craigieburn towards Flinders Street Station: board at Essendon Station, alight at Melbourne Central Station — 7 stops, 17 min ride.
- Line 5 towards Melbourne University/Swanston St #1: board at Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8, alight at Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 — 4 stops, 7 min ride.
- Line 3 towards Melbourne University/Swanston St #1: board at Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8, alight at Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 — 4 stops, 7 min ride.
About the origin and destination
Essendon
A north-western suburb on the Craigieburn line, with Mount Alexander Road.
University of Melbourne
The Parkville campus, served by the tram terminus on Swanston Street.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Essendon to University of Melbourne?
A typical trip takes about 46 minutes, of which roughly 18 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Essendon to University of Melbourne?
There is a direct connection — line 59, no transfers.
