There are 6 ways to get from St Kilda to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd by tram, train, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Line 96 tram, train, line 903 bus
best- Take the tram from Belford St/Acland St #139 to Southern Cross96
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Essendon Station
- Take the bus from Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd903
1h 22m$16Drive 17.4 km
cheapest- Drive from St Kilda to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd17.4 km
20 min$4–5Line 246 bus, line 251 bus, line 903 bus
- Take the bus from National Theatre/Barkly St to Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde246
- Take the bus from Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde to Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd251
- Take the bus from Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd903
2h 5m$9Taxi
- Take the taxi from St Kilda to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd17.4 km
20 min$35–45Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from St Kilda to Melbourne Essendon Apt-MEB17.4 km
20 minLine 16 tram, line 59 tram
- Take the tram from Barkly St/Carlisle St #33 to Federation Square/Swanston St #1316
- Take the tram from Flinders Street to Cooper St/Keilor Rd #5059
1h 28m$12
St Kilda to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd by tram, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St Kilda to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 20 min.
The fastest way to get from St Kilda to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $35 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from St Kilda to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd. However, there are services departing from National Theatre/Barkly St and arriving at DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd via Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde and Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from St Kilda to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd. However, there are services departing from Barkly St/Carlisle St #33 and arriving at Cooper St/Keilor Rd #50 via Flinders Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
The distance between St Kilda and DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd is 18 km. The road distance is 17.4 km.
The best way to get from St Kilda to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd without a car is to line 96 tram and train and line 903 bus which takes 1h 22m and costs $17.
It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from St Kilda to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd, including transfers.
St Kilda to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from National Theatre/Barkly St station.
St Kilda to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Barkly St/Carlisle St #33 station.
St Kilda to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde station.
What companies run services between St Kilda, VIC, Australia and DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from National Theatre/Barkly St to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd via Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde and Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd in around 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Barkly St/Carlisle St #33 to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd via Federation Square/Swanston St #13, Flinders Street, and Cooper St/Keilor Rd #50 in around 1h 28m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- yarratrams.com.au
Tram from Belford St/Acland St #139 to Southern Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://yarratrams.com.au/
- Daily
- $11
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Tram from Barkly St/Carlisle St #33 to Federation Square/Swanston St #13
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://yarratrams.com.au/
- Daily
- $11
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Tram from Flinders Street to Cooper St/Keilor Rd #50
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://yarratrams.com.au/
- Daily
- $11
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Essendon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $5
- Daily
- $9
Bus from National Theatre/Barkly St to Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $5
- Daily
- $9
Bus from Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde to Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
- Daily
- $0
Bus from Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $5
- Daily
- $9
- Website
- mozio.com
Rideshare from St Kilda to Melbourne Essendon Apt-MEB
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Estimated price
- $35–45
Silver Top Taxi
- Phone
- 13 10 08
- Website
- silvertop.com.au
Silver Service Taxi Melbourne Airport
- Phone
- +61 3 9088 0786
Melbourne Silver Premium Cabs
- Phone
- +61 422 502 251
- Website
- melbournesilverpremiumcabs.com.au
Crown Cabs
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
13CABS
- Phone
- 132227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
St Kilda to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Federation Square/Swanston St #13 station.
Yes, the driving distance between St Kilda to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd is 17 km. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from St Kilda to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd.
There are 4910+ hotels available in DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between St Kilda and DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








