Plan about 34 min for the trip from Melbourne Central to Essendon, on line Frankston, Craigieburn, 59, with 1 transfer, and about 16 min of walking.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line Frankston towards Flinders Street Station: board at Melbourne Central Station, alight at Southern Cross Station — 2 stops, 5 min ride.
- Line Craigieburn towards Craigieburn Station: board at Southern Cross Station, alight at Essendon Station — 6 stops, 14 min ride.
- Line 59 towards Airport West/Matthews Ave #59: board at Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5, alight at Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44 — 24 stops, 35 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.
About the origin and destination
Melbourne Central
The underground City Loop station beneath the Melbourne Central shopping centre.
Essendon
A north-western suburb on the Craigieburn line, with Mount Alexander Road.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Melbourne Central to Essendon?
A typical trip takes about 34 minutes, of which roughly 16 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Melbourne Central to Essendon?
There is a direct connection — line 59, no transfers.
From Melbourne Central onward
