There are 3 ways to get from Benalla to Essendon by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Benalla Station to Broadmeadows Station623 / ...
1h 59m$14–151Bus, line 477 bus
- Take the bus from Benalla Station, Coach Stop to Broadmeadows Station, Railway Cres6339
- Take the bus from Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd477
3h 31m$22–29Drive 193.6 km
- Drive from Benalla to Essendon193.6 km
2h 9m$37–53
Benalla to Essendon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Benalla to Essendon is to bus and line 477 bus which costs $22 - $30 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Benalla to Essendon is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs $13 - $160.
No, there is no direct bus from Benalla station to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Benalla Station, Coach Stop and arriving at Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd via Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Benalla station to Essendon station. However, there are services departing from Benalla Station and arriving at Glenbervie Station via Broadmeadows Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
The distance between Benalla and Essendon is 186 km. The road distance is 193.6 km.
The best way to get from Benalla to Essendon without a car is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs $13 - $160.
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Benalla to Essendon, including transfers.
Benalla to Essendon bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Benalla Station, Coach Stop.
Benalla to Essendon train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Benalla Station.
The best way to get from Benalla to Essendon is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs $13 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus and line 477 bus, which costs $22 - $30 and takes 3h 31m.
What companies run services between Benalla, VIC, Australia and Essendon, VIC, Australia?
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Benalla Station to Broadmeadows Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $19–150 and the journey takes 1h 38m. V/Line also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Benalla Station, Coach Stop to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd via Broadmeadows Station, Railway Cres and Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd in around 3h 31m.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Benalla Station to Broadmeadows Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–150
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $26–35
- First
- $35–50
- Sleeper
- $130–150
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Benalla Station to Broadmeadows Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–11
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Benalla Station, Coach Stop to Broadmeadows Station, Railway Cres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $17–25
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $5
- Daily
- $9
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More Questions & Answers
Benalla to Essendon bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Broadmeadows Station, Railway Cres.
Benalla to Essendon train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Broadmeadows Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Benalla to Essendon is 194 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Benalla to Essendon.
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