Essendon station
Essendon station is served by the Craigieburn line on the Melbourne metro. On the Craigieburn line, it sits between Moonee Ponds and Glenbervie. It opened in 1860 and now handles roughly 1,347,950 passengers a year. It sits in Moonee Valley.
Key facts
- LinesCGBCraigieburn line
- DistrictMoonee Valley
- Opened1860
- Annual ridership1,347,950
- Distance from centre≈ 27.1 km
- Coordinates-37.75601, 144.91620
No interchange: the station is served by a single line.
Position on the line
On the Craigieburn line
Map around Essendon
Nearest stations
- Glenbervie1.1 km · CGB
- Moonee Ponds1.1 km · CGB
- Strathmore1.7 km · CGB
- Ascot Vale2.2 km · CGB
- Pascoe Vale3 km · CGB
- Newmarket3.7 km · CGB
Frequently asked questions
- Which lines serve Essendon station?
- Essendon is served by the Craigieburn line on the Melbourne metro.
- Can you change lines at Essendon?
- No. Essendon is served only by the Craigieburn line.
- When did Essendon station open?
- Essendon station opened in 1860.
- What are the stations either side of Essendon on the Craigieburn line?
- On the Craigieburn line, Essendon sits between Moonee Ponds and Glenbervie.
- How busy is Essendon station?
- Essendon handles roughly 1,347,950 passengers a year.
- Where is Essendon station?
- Essendon station is in Moonee Valley, Melbourne.