What is the cheapest way to get from Essendon to St Kilda?

The cheapest way to get from Essendon to St Kilda is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 18 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to St Kilda?

The fastest way to get from Essendon to St Kilda is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Essendon and St Kilda?

No, there is no direct bus from Essendon to St Kilda. However, there are services departing from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd and arriving at Carlisle St/Barkly St via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd and Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Essendon and St Kilda?

No, there is no direct train from Essendon station to St Kilda. However, there are services departing from Essendon Station and arriving at Barkly St/Carlisle St #33 via Federation Square/Swanston St #13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.

How far is it from Essendon to St Kilda?

The distance between Essendon and St Kilda is 18 km. The road distance is 16 km.

How do I travel from Essendon to St Kilda without a car?

The best way to get from Essendon to St Kilda without a car is to train and line 16 tram which takes 57 min and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Essendon to St Kilda?

It takes approximately 57 min to get from Essendon to St Kilda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essendon to St Kilda bus from?

Essendon to St Kilda bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd station.

Where do I catch the Essendon to St Kilda train from?

Essendon to St Kilda train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Essendon Station.

Where does the Essendon to St Kilda bus arrive?

Essendon to St Kilda bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St.

Where does the Essendon to St Kilda train arrive?

Essendon to St Kilda train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Can I drive from Essendon to St Kilda?

Yes, the driving distance between Essendon to St Kilda is 16 km. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Essendon to St Kilda.

Where can I stay near St Kilda?

There are 5257+ hotels available in St Kilda.

Essendon to St Kilda - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 16 tram

There are 5 ways to get from Essendon to St Kilda by train, tram, bus, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, line 16 tram
best
1. Take the train from Essendon Station to Flinders Street StationCraigieburn
2. Take the tram from Federation Square/Swanston St #13 to Barkly St/Carlisle St #3316
57 min
$11
Drive 16 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Essendon to St Kilda16 km
18 min
$3–5
Line 504 bus, line 246 bus
1. Take the bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd to Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St504
2. Take the bus from Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St to Carlisle St/Barkly St246
1h 55m
$4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Essendon to St Kilda16 km
18 min
$30–40
Line 59 tram, line 16 tram
1. Take the tram from Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44 to Flinders Street59
2. Take the tram from Federation Square/Swanston St #13 to Barkly St/Carlisle St #3316
1h 16m
$11

Essendon to St Kilda by train and tram

503Weekly Services

57 minAverage Duration

$11Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Essendon to St Kilda.

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Distance: 17.8 km
Duration: 57 min

What companies run services between Essendon, VIC, Australia and St Kilda, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd to Carlisle St/Barkly St via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd and Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St in around 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44 to Barkly St/Carlisle St #33 via Flinders Street and Federation Square/Swanston St #13 in around 1h 16m.

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