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

The cheapest way to get from Bendigo to Essendon is to train and line 483 bus which costs $14 - $18 and takes 3h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bendigo to Essendon is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Bendigo and Essendon?

No, there is no direct bus from Bendigo station to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl and arriving at Lincoln Rd/Florence St via Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Bendigo and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from Bendigo station to Essendon station. However, there are services departing from Bendigo Station and arriving at Essendon Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.

How far is it from Bendigo to Essendon?

The distance between Bendigo and Essendon is 170 km. The road distance is 140.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Bendigo to Essendon without a car is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs $15 - $19.

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

It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Bendigo to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bendigo to Essendon bus from?

Bendigo to Essendon bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl.

Where do I catch the Bendigo to Essendon train from?

Bendigo to Essendon train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Bendigo Station.

Train or bus from Bendigo to Essendon?

The best way to get from Bendigo to Essendon is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs $15 - $19. Alternatively, you can bus and line 476 bus, which costs $7 - $24 and takes 3h 4m.

Where does the Bendigo to Essendon bus arrive?

Bendigo to Essendon bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd.

Where does the Bendigo to Essendon train arrive?

Bendigo to Essendon train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Bendigo to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Bendigo to Essendon is 141 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Bendigo to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 5155+ hotels available in Essendon.

Bendigo to Essendon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 476 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bendigo to Essendon by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bendigo Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Bendigo
2h 32m
$15–18
Bus, line 476 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rdbus Bendigo
2. Take the bus from Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd to Lincoln Rd/Florence Stbus 476
3h 4m
$8–23
Drive 140.9 km
1. Drive from Bendigo to Essendoncar 140.9 km
1h 34m
$26–37
Train, line 483 bus
1. Take the train from Bendigo Station to Sunbury Stationtrain Bendigo
2. Take the bus from Sunbury Station/Brook St to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rdbus 483
3h 13m
$15–18

Bendigo to Essendon by train

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Distance: 169.9 km
Duration: 2h 32m

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

V/Line operates a train from Bendigo Station to Southern Cross Station hourly. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Lincoln Rd/Florence St via Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd in around 3h 4m.

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