What is the cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Essendon?

The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Essendon is to bus and train which costs $21 - $65 and takes 13h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Adelaide to Essendon?

The fastest way to get from Adelaide to Essendon is to fly and line 59 tram which takes 3h 50m and costs $120 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Adelaide and Essendon?

No, there is no direct bus from Adelaide to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Adelaide and arriving at Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd via Canterbury St/Station Rd and Sunshine Station/Dickson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Adelaide and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from Adelaide station to Essendon station. However, there are services departing from Adelaide Station and arriving at Essendon Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.

How far is it from Adelaide to Essendon?

The distance between Adelaide and Essendon is 663 km. The road distance is 715.6 km.

How do I travel from Adelaide to Essendon without a car?

The best way to get from Adelaide to Essendon without a car is to bus which takes 10h 46m and costs $100 - $104.

How long does it take to get from Adelaide to Essendon?

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Adelaide to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Adelaide to Essendon bus from?

Adelaide to Essendon bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Adelaide station.

Where do I catch the Adelaide to Essendon train from?

Adelaide to Essendon train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Adelaide Station.

Train or bus from Adelaide to Essendon?

The best way to get from Adelaide to Essendon is to bus which takes 10h 46m and costs $100 - $104. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 11h 5m.

Where does the Adelaide to Essendon bus arrive?

Adelaide to Essendon bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Deer Park station.

What is the time difference between Adelaide and Essendon?

Essendon is 30 min ahead of Adelaide. It is currently 12:38 PM in Adelaide and 1:08 PM in Essendon.

Where does the Adelaide to Essendon train arrive?

Adelaide to Essendon train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Adelaide to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Adelaide to Essendon is 716 km. It takes approximately 7h 58m to drive from Adelaide to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 4802+ hotels available in Essendon.

Adelaide to Essendon - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, line 59 tram, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Adelaide to Essendon by plane, tram, bus, train, 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.

Fly, line 59 tram
best
1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)ADL - MEL
2. Take the tram from Airport West/Matthews Ave #59 to Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44
3h 50m
$126–386
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 85 Franklin St to Bendigo Station/Railway PlCoach
2. Take the train from Bendigo Station to Sunbury StationBendigo
13h 34m
$21–64
Bus
1. Take the bus from Adelaide to Deer ParkMelbourne
10h 46m
$100–104
Train
1. Take the train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross StationThe Overland
11h 5m
Drive 715.6 km
1. Drive from Adelaide to Essendon715.6 km
7h 58m
$140–203

Adelaide to Essendon by bus

7Weekly Buses

10h 46mAverage Duration

$100Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 663.1 km
Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Essendon, VIC, Australia?

Firefly Express operates a bus from Adelaide to Deer Park once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 9h 20m. Alternatively, Journey Beyond - The Overland operates a train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Station twice a week, and the journey takes 10h 35m.

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