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

The cheapest way to get from Caulfield to Essendon is to bus which costs $5 and takes 2h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caulfield to Essendon is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $40 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Caulfield and Essendon?

No, there is no direct bus from Caulfield to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Tennyson Ave/Glen Eira Rd and arriving at Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd via Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Caulfield and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from Caulfield to Essendon station. However, there are services departing from Sylverly Gr/Hawthorn Rd #55 and arriving at Essendon Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.

How far is it from Caulfield to Essendon?

The distance between Caulfield and Essendon is 20 km. The road distance is 20.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Caulfield to Essendon without a car is to line 64 tram and train which takes 1h 3m and costs $12.

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

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

Where do I catch the Caulfield to Essendon bus from?

Caulfield to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rd station.

Where do I catch the Caulfield to Essendon train from?

Caulfield to Essendon train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Sylverly Gr/Hawthorn Rd #55 station.

Where does the Caulfield to Essendon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Caulfield to Essendon train arrive?

Caulfield to Essendon train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Federation Square/Swanston St #13 station.

Can I drive from Caulfield to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Caulfield to Essendon is 20 km. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Caulfield to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 4863+ hotels available in Essendon.

Caulfield to Essendon - 5 ways to travel via train, line 64 tram, bus, and taxi

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

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Line 64 tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from Sylverly Gr/Hawthorn Rd #55 to Federation Square/Swanston St #1364
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Essendon StationCraigieburn
1h 3m
$12
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rd to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd903
2h 50m
$4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Caulfield to Essendon20.4 km
23 min
$40–50
Drive 20.4 km
1. Drive from Caulfield to Essendon20.4 km
23 min
$4–6
Line 64 tram, line 59 tram
1. Take the tram from Sylverly Gr/Hawthorn Rd #55 to Federation Square/Swanston St #1364
2. Take the tram from Flinders Street to Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #4459
1h 19m
$12

Caulfield to Essendon by tram and train

423Weekly Services

1h 3mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 19.7 km
Duration: 1h 3m

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

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rd to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sylverly Gr/Hawthorn Rd #55 to Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44 via Federation Square/Swanston St #13 and Flinders Street in around 1h 19m.

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