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

The cheapest way to get from St Kilda to Essendon Fields is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 22 min.

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

The fastest way to get from St Kilda to Essendon Fields is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $40 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between St Kilda and Essendon Fields?

No, there is no direct bus from St Kilda to Essendon Fields. However, there are services departing from National Theatre/Barkly St and arriving at Essendon Fields/English St via Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St and Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

Is there a direct train between St Kilda and Essendon Fields?

No, there is no direct train from St Kilda to Essendon Fields. However, there are services departing from Barkly St/Carlisle St #33 and arriving at Earl St/Matthews Ave #56 via Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.

How far is it from St Kilda to Essendon Fields?

The distance between St Kilda and Essendon Fields is 20 km. The road distance is 20 km.

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

The best way to get from St Kilda to Essendon Fields without a car is to line 16 tram and line 59 tram which takes 1h 21m and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from St Kilda to Essendon Fields, including transfers.

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

St Kilda to Essendon Fields bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from National Theatre/Barkly St station.

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

St Kilda to Essendon Fields train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Barkly St/Carlisle St #33 station.

Where does the St Kilda to Essendon Fields bus arrive?

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

Where does the St Kilda to Essendon Fields train arrive?

St Kilda to Essendon Fields train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8.

Can I drive from St Kilda to Essendon Fields?

Yes, the driving distance between St Kilda to Essendon Fields is 20 km. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from St Kilda to Essendon Fields.

Where can I stay near Essendon Fields?

There are 5005+ hotels available in Essendon Fields.

St Kilda to Essendon Fields - 4 ways to travel via line 16 tram

There are 4 ways to get from St Kilda to Essendon Fields by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Line 16 tram, line 59 tram
best
1. Take the tram from Barkly St/Carlisle St #33 to Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8tram 16
2. Take the tram from Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5 to Earl St/Matthews Ave #56tram 59
1h 21m
$12
Drive 20 km
cheapest
1. Drive from St Kilda to Essendon Fieldscar 20 km
22 min
$4–6
Line 246 bus, line 504 bus, line 477 bus
1. Take the bus from National Theatre/Barkly St to Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle Stbus 246
2. Take the bus from Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rdbus 504
3. Take the bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd to Essendon Fields/English Stbus 477
2h 8m
$9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from St Kilda to Essendon Fieldstaxi 20 km
22 min
$40–50

St Kilda to Essendon Fields by tram

577Weekly Trams

1h 21mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from St Kilda to Essendon Fields.

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Distance: 20.2 km
Duration: 1h 21m

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

You can take a vehicle from Barkly St/Carlisle St #33 to Earl St/Matthews Ave #56 via Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8 and Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5 in around 1h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Theatre/Barkly St to Essendon Fields/English St via Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St and Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd in around 2h 8m.

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