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

The cheapest way to get from Carrum to Essendon is to train which costs $6 and takes 1h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carrum to Essendon is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Carrum and Essendon?

No, there is no direct bus from Carrum to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Tennyson St/McLeod Rd and arriving at Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd via Mordialloc SC/Centre Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Carrum and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from Carrum station to Essendon station. However, there are services departing from Carrum Station and arriving at Essendon Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.

How far is it from Carrum to Essendon?

The distance between Carrum and Essendon is 44 km. The road distance is 42.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Carrum to Essendon without a car is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Carrum to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carrum to Essendon bus from?

Carrum to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Mordialloc SC/Centre Way station.

Where do I catch the Carrum to Essendon train from?

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

Train or bus from Carrum to Essendon?

The best way to get from Carrum to Essendon is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10 and takes 3h 44m.

Where does the Carrum to Essendon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Carrum to Essendon train arrive?

Carrum to Essendon train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Can I drive from Carrum to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Carrum to Essendon is 43 km. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Carrum to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 4857+ hotels available in Essendon.

Carrum to Essendon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Carrum to Essendon by train, bus, car, taxi, or tram

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Carrum Station to Flinders Street StationFrankston
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Essendon StationCraigieburn
1h 23m
$6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mordialloc SC/Centre Way to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd903
3h 44m
$9
Drive 42.9 km
1. Drive from Carrum to Essendon42.9 km
44 min
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carrum to Essendon42.9 km
44 min
$85–110
Train, line 59 tram
1. Take the train from Carrum Station to Flinders Street StationFrankston
2. Take the tram from Flinders Street to Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #4459
1h 39m
$12

Carrum to Essendon by train

534Weekly Trains

1h 23mAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 44.4 km
Duration: 1h 23m

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

You can take a train from Carrum Station to Essendon Station via Flinders Street Station in around 1h 23m. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Mordialloc SC/Centre Way to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 3h 1m.

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