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

The cheapest way to get from Bendigo to Essendon is to train which costs $13 - $16 and takes 2h 28m.

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 33m and costs $27 - $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 Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd via Sunbury Station/Brook St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

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 28m.

How far is it from Bendigo to Essendon?

The distance between Bendigo and Essendon is 170 km. The road distance is 141.3 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 28m and costs $13 - $16.

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

It takes approximately 2h 28m 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 28m and costs $13 - $16. Alternatively, you can bus and line 483 bus, which costs $6 - $22 and takes 3h 32m.

Where does the Bendigo to Essendon bus arrive?

Bendigo to Essendon bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Sunbury Station/Brook St.

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 33m to drive from Bendigo to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 4857+ hotels available in Essendon.

Bendigo to Essendon - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 483 bus, and car

There are 3 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 StationBendigo
2h 28m
$14–16
Bus, line 483 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Sunbury Station/Brook StBendigo
2. Take the bus from Sunbury Station/Brook St to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd483
3h 32m
$7–21
Drive 141.3 km
1. Drive from Bendigo to Essendon141.3 km
1h 33m
$28–41

Bendigo to Essendon by train

137Weekly Trains

2h 28mAverage Duration

$14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 169.9 km
Duration: 2h 28m

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 $7–10 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd via Sunbury Station/Brook St in around 3h 32m.

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