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

The cheapest way to get from Alphington to Essendon is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 15 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Alphington to Essendon is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $28 - $35.

Is there a direct train between Alphington and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from Alphington station to Essendon station. However, there are services departing from Alphington Station and arriving at Essendon Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45 min.

How far is it from Alphington to Essendon?

The distance between Alphington and Essendon is 18 km. The road distance is 13.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Alphington to Essendon without a car is to train which takes 45 min and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 45 min to get from Alphington to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alphington to Essendon train from?

Alphington to Essendon train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Alphington Station.

Train or bus from Alphington to Essendon?

The best way to get from Alphington to Essendon is to train which takes 45 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 508 bus, which costs $11 and takes 53 min.

Where does the Alphington to Essendon train arrive?

Alphington to Essendon train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Can I drive from Alphington to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Alphington to Essendon is 13 km. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Alphington to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 4976+ hotels available in Essendon.

Alphington to Essendon - 5 ways to travel via train, line 508 bus, taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Alphington to Essendon by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Alphington Station to Flinders Street StationHurstbridge
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Essendon StationCraigieburn
45 min
$6
Drive 13.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Alphington to Essendon13.1 km
15 min
$3–4
Line 508 bus
1. Take the bus from Alphington Station/Wingrove St to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd508
53 min
$10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Alphington to Essendon13.1 km
15 min
$28–35
Train, line 59 tram
1. Take the train from Alphington Station to Flinders Street StationHurstbridge
2. Take the tram from Flinders Street to Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #4459
1h 2m
$12

Alphington to Essendon by train

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45 minAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 18.5 km
Duration: 45 min

What companies run services between Alphington, VIC, Australia and Essendon, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Alphington Station to Essendon Station via Flinders Street Station in around 45 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Alphington Station/Wingrove St to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 41 min.

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