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How to get fromCanberra to Essendonby plane, tram, bus, train, car or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Canberra to Essendon by plane, tram, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Melbourne Airport, line 59 tram

    best
    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)planeCBR - MEL
    2. Take the tram from Airport West/Matthews Ave #59 to Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44tram
    3h 46m
    $153–456

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Alburybus
    2. Take the train from Albury Station to Broadmeadows Stationtrain623 / ...
    7h 48m
    $19–277

  3. Drive 643.8 km

    1. Drive from Canberra to Essendoncar643.8 km
    6h 45m
    $123–178

  4. Fly to Avalon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Avalon Airport (AVV)planeCBR - AVV
    2. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminalbus
    5h 32m
    $246–1,029

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
    8h 7m

  6. Bus via Southern Cross Coach Terminal (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach TerminalbusMelbourne
    8h 30m
    $103–217

Canberra to Essendon by bus and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration7h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$19Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Essendon, VIC, Australia?

FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St twice daily, and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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