Plan about 30 min for the trip from Flinders Street Station to Essendon, on line Craigieburn, 476, 59, with no transfers, and about 15 min of walking.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line Craigieburn towards Craigieburn Station: board at Flinders Street Station, alight at Essendon Station — 7 stops, 17 min ride.
- Line 476 towards Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd: board at Essendon Station/Russell St, alight at Florence St/Thistle St — 2 stops, 2 min ride.
- Line 59 towards Airport West/Matthews Ave #59: board at Flinders Street Station/Elizabeth St #1, alight at Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44 — 27 stops, 39 min ride.
About the origin and destination
Flinders Street Station
Melbourne's landmark station on the Yarra, hub of the metro rail network and many tram routes.
Essendon
A north-western suburb on the Craigieburn line, with Mount Alexander Road.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Flinders Street Station to Essendon?
A typical trip takes about 30 minutes, of which roughly 15 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Flinders Street Station to Essendon?
There is a direct connection — line Craigieburn, 59, no transfers.
From Flinders Street Station onward
