From The Alfred to Essendon the trip by public transport takes about 54 min, on line 16, Craigieburn, 72, with 1 transfer, plus about 22 min of walking.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line 16 towards Melbourne University/Swanston St #1: board at Commercial Rd/St Kilda Rd #25, alight at Flinders Street Station/Swanston St #13 — 8 stops, 14 min ride.
- Line Craigieburn towards Craigieburn Station: board at Flinders Street Station, alight at Essendon Station — 7 stops, 18 min ride.
- Line 72 towards Melbourne University/Swanston St #1: board at Alfred Hospital/Commercial Rd #26, alight at Flinders Street Station/Swanston St #13 — 9 stops, 16 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
The Alfred
The major hospital on Commercial Road in Prahran, with a tram and bus stop at its door.
Essendon
A north-western suburb on the Craigieburn line, with Mount Alexander Road.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from The Alfred to Essendon?
A typical trip takes about 54 minutes, of which roughly 22 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from The Alfred to Essendon?
There is no direct line. The fastest combination is 16 + Craigieburn, with 1 transfers.
