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How to get fromMelbourne Central Station to Essendonby train, taxi, car, or tram

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

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  1. Train

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

  2. Drive 8.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Melbourne Central Station to Essendoncar car 8.8 km
    10 min
    $2–3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Melbourne Central Station to Essendontaxi taxi 8.8 km
    10 min
    $25–31

  4. Line 59 tram

    1. Take the tram from Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5 to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd #43tram tram 59
    31 min
    $6

Melbourne Central Station to Essendon by train

Calendar235Weekly Trains
Duration15 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8.5 km
  • Duration: 15 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Melbourne Central Station to Essendon Station hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 15 min.

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