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

The cheapest way to get from Balaclava to Essendon is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 19 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Balaclava to Essendon is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Balaclava and Essendon?

No, there is no direct bus from Balaclava to Essendon. However, there are services departing from National Theatre/Barkly St and arriving at Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd via Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St and Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Balaclava and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from Balaclava station to Essendon station. However, there are services departing from Balaclava Station and arriving at Essendon Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39 min.

How far is it from Balaclava to Essendon?

The distance between Balaclava and Essendon is 17 km. The road distance is 16.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Balaclava to Essendon without a car is to train which takes 39 min and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 39 min to get from Balaclava to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balaclava to Essendon bus from?

Balaclava to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from National Theatre/Barkly St station.

Where do I catch the Balaclava to Essendon train from?

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

Train or bus from Balaclava to Essendon?

The best way to get from Balaclava to Essendon is to train which takes 39 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 246 bus and line 504 bus, which costs $5 and takes 1h 50m.

Where does the Balaclava to Essendon bus arrive?

Balaclava to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St.

Where does the Balaclava to Essendon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Balaclava to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Balaclava to Essendon is 17 km. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Balaclava to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 5038+ hotels available in Essendon.

Balaclava to Essendon - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 246 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Balaclava 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 Balaclava Station to Flinders Street StationSandringham
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Essendon StationCraigieburn
39 min
$6
Line 246 bus, line 504 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from National Theatre/Barkly St to Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St246
2. Take the bus from Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd504
1h 50m
$4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balaclava to Essendon16.6 km
19 min
$30–45
Drive 16.6 km
1. Drive from Balaclava to Essendon16.6 km
19 min
$4–5
Line 3 tram, line 59 tram
1. Take the tram from Balaclava Station/Carlisle St #38 to Federation Square/Swanston St #133 / ...
2. Take the tram from Flinders Street to Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #4459
1h 10m
$12

Balaclava to Essendon by train

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Distance: 17.2 km
Duration: 39 min

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

You can take a train from Balaclava Station to Essendon Station via Flinders Street Station in around 39 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Theatre/Barkly St to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd via Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St and Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd in around 1h 50m.

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