Essendon Steam Train Rides - Saturday 18 April 2026
Schedule
Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 pm to Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 07:33 am
UTC+10:00Location
Essendon railway station | Essendon, VI
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Join us as we operate 2 steam engines with heritage wooden E type carriages on our suburban shuttles, departing Essendon Station on a scenic 50 minute return journey to Flinders Street.These Shuttles will travel on 50 minute return journey along the Craigieburn Line, through the northern suburbs and into the city. Travel in our heritage wooden red rattler carriages dating back to 1908, featuring compartment seating, opening windows & pressed tin ceilings. Listen to the whistles of the engines as they work their way over the historic viaducts between Southern Cross and Flinders Street Station and catch a glimpse of the iconic Yarra River views from above Flinders Street as we arrive into Melbourne's CBD.
Enjoy a fun family day out through Melbourne's inner north onboard The Vintage Train.
The One-way Transfer Trains will travel from Newport Station and Southern Cross to Essendon.
NOTE: DUE TO PLATFORM AVAILABILITY THESE STEAM TRAIN SHUTTLES DEPART TO AND FROM ESSENDON STATION ONLY, PASSENGERS CANNOT BOARD OR LEAVE THE TRAIN AT FLINDERS STREET.
TICKET OPTIONS
6 x return shuttles will depart Essendon at 9:50am, 10:50am, 11:55am, 12:55pm, 2:55pm and 3:55pm. These 50 minute shuttles will operate to Flinders Street Station and return, passengers will not be able to join/leave the train at Flinders Street.
One way transfer trips will depart at the following times -
Newport (Platform 1) 9:00am, or Southern Cross (Platform 12) 9:23am, to Essendon arriving at 9:42am.
Essendon 4:55pm to Southern Cross (Platform 12) 5:10pm, or Newport arriving at 5:33pm.
Timetable
Transfer 1 - Newport Station (Platform 1) dep. 9:00AM, Southern Cross Station (Platform 12) dep. 9:23AM, Essendon arr. 9:42AM
Shuttle 1 - Essendon Station dep. 9:50AM, Flinders Street 10:09AM to 10:15AM, Essendon Station arr. 10:36AM
Shuttle 2 - Essendon Station dep. 10:50AM, Flinders Street 11:12AM to 11:15AM, Essendon Station arr. 11:36AM
Shuttle 3 - Essendon Station dep. 11:55AM, Flinders Street 12:16PM to 12:22PM, Essendon Station arr. 12:42PM
Shuttle 4 - Essendon Station dep. 12:55PM, Flinders Street 1:16PM to 1:22PM, Essendon Station arr. 1:42PM
Shuttle 5 - Essendon Station dep. 2:55PM, Flinders Street 3:16PM to 3:22PM, Essendon Station arr. 3:42PM
Shuttle 6 - Essendon Station dep. 3:55PM, Flinders Street 4:16PM to 4:22PM, Essendon Station arr. 4:42PM
Transfer 2 - Essendon Station dep. 4:55PM, Southern Cross Station (Platform 12) arr. 5:10PM, Newport Station (Platform 2) arr. 5:33PM
TICKET PRICES
Shuttles
Adult $35
Under 17 $15
Family $86
(2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 4 children)
Under 3 $0
(Children under 3 years travel free, they must still hold a valid ticket, however they are not provided with a seat)
Companion Card Holder Ticket $0
(A Free Companion Card Holder Ticket is available to any fare paying ticket purchased on shuttle services)
TRANSFERS:
Adult $17.50
Under 17 $7.50
Family $43
(2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 4 children)
Under 3 $0
(Children under 3 years travel free, they must still hold a valid ticket, however they are not provided with a seat)
Companion Card Holder Ticket $0
(A Free Companion Card Holder Ticket is available to any fare paying ticket purchased on shuttle services)
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Essendon railway station, Melbourne,VIC,Australia, EssendonEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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