What is the cheapest way to get from Altona Meadows to Essendon?

The cheapest way to get from Altona Meadows to Essendon is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 22 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Altona Meadows to Essendon?

The fastest way to get from Altona Meadows to Essendon is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $45 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Altona Meadows and Essendon?

No, there is no direct bus from Altona Meadows to Essendon. However, there are services departing from South Ave/Victoria St and arriving at Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd via Altona Station/Railway St South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.

How far is it from Altona Meadows to Essendon?

The distance between Altona Meadows and Essendon is 30 km. The road distance is 24.2 km.

How do I travel from Altona Meadows to Essendon without a car?

The best way to get from Altona Meadows to Essendon without a car is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs $11.

How long does it take to get from Altona Meadows to Essendon?

It takes approximately 1h 3m to get from Altona Meadows to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Altona Meadows to Essendon bus from?

Altona Meadows to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Altona Station/Railway St South.

Train or bus from Altona Meadows to Essendon?

The best way to get from Altona Meadows to Essendon is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs $11. Alternatively, you can line 903 bus, which costs $10 and takes 1h 32m.

Where does the Altona Meadows to Essendon bus arrive?

Altona Meadows to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd station.

Can I drive from Altona Meadows to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Altona Meadows to Essendon is 24 km. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Altona Meadows to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 5176+ hotels available in Essendon.

Altona Meadows to Essendon - 4 ways to travel via train, line 903 bus, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Altona Meadows to Essendon by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Laverton Station to North Melbourne Stationtrain Werribee
2. Take the train from North Melbourne Station to Essendon Stationtrain Craigieburn
1h 3m
$10
Drive 24.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Altona Meadows to Essendoncar 24.2 km
22 min
$5–7
Line 903 bus
1. Take the bus from Altona Station/Railway St South to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rdbus 903
1h 32m
$9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Altona Meadows to Essendontaxi 24.2 km
22 min
$45–60

Altona Meadows to Essendon by bus and train

279Weekly Services

1h 3mAverage Duration

$10Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Altona Meadows to Essendon.

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Distance: 30.2 km
Duration: 1h 3m

What companies run services between Altona Meadows, VIC, Australia and Essendon, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from May Ave/Merton St to Essendon Station via Laverton Station/Railway Ave, Laverton Station, and North Melbourne Station in around 1h 3m. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Altona Station/Railway St South to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 1h 8m.

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