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

The cheapest way to get from Bentleigh to Essendon is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 25 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Bentleigh to Essendon is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $45 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Bentleigh and Essendon?

No, there is no direct bus from Bentleigh to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Bent St/Centre Rd and arriving at Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd via Oakleigh Station/Portman St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Bentleigh and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from Bentleigh station to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Bentleigh Station and arriving at Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd #43 via Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.

How far is it from Bentleigh to Essendon?

The distance between Bentleigh and Essendon is 25 km. The road distance is 23.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Bentleigh to Essendon without a car is to train and line 59 tram which takes 1h 3m and costs $12.

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

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

Where do I catch the Bentleigh to Essendon bus from?

Bentleigh to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Oakleigh Station/Portman St.

Where do I catch the Bentleigh to Essendon train from?

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

Where does the Bentleigh to Essendon bus arrive?

Bentleigh to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd station.

Where does the Bentleigh to Essendon train arrive?

Bentleigh to Essendon train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Melbourne Central Station.

Can I drive from Bentleigh to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Bentleigh to Essendon is 23 km. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Bentleigh to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 5170+ hotels available in Essendon.

Bentleigh to Essendon - 4 ways to travel via train, line 59 tram, bus, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Bentleigh to Essendon by train, tram, bus, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, line 59 tram
best
1. Take the train from Bentleigh Station to Melbourne Central Stationtrain Frankston
2. Take the tram from Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5 to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd #43tram 59
1h 3m
$12
Drive 23.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Bentleigh to Essendoncar 23.3 km
25 min
$5–7
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oakleigh Station/Portman St to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rdbus 903
2h 56m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bentleigh to Essendontaxi 23.3 km
25 min
$45–55

Bentleigh to Essendon by train and tram

677Weekly Services

1h 3mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 24.8 km
Duration: 1h 3m

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

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Oakleigh Station/Portman St to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 2h 17m.

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