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How to get fromEssendon Station to Melbourne Central Stationby train, taxi, car, or tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Essendon Station to Melbourne Central Station by train, taxi, car, or tram

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Essendon Station to Melbourne Central Stationtrain train Craigieburn
    16 min
    $6

  2. Drive 7.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Essendon Station to Melbourne Central Stationcar car 7.9 km
    9 min
    $2

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Essendon Station to Melbourne Central Stationtaxi taxi 7.9 km
    9 min
    $23–28

  4. Line 59 tram

    1. Take the tram from Fletcher St/Napier St #41 to Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5tram tram 59
    32 min
    $6

Essendon Station to Melbourne Central Station by train

Calendar304Weekly Trains
Duration16 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8.5 km
  • Duration: 16 min

What companies run services between Essendon Station, VIC, Australia and Melbourne Central Station, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Essendon Station to Melbourne Central Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 16 min.

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