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

The cheapest way to get from Chadstone to Essendon is to train which costs $6 and takes 52 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Chadstone to Essendon is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $50 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Chadstone and Essendon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Waverley Rd/Warrigal Rd and arriving at Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Chadstone and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from Chadstone station to Essendon station. However, there are services departing from Holmesglen Station and arriving at Essendon Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.

How far is it from Chadstone to Essendon?

The distance between Chadstone and Essendon is 24 km. The road distance is 25.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Chadstone to Essendon without a car is to train which takes 52 min and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 52 min to get from Chadstone to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chadstone to Essendon bus from?

Chadstone to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan Buses, depart from Waverley Rd/Warrigal Rd station.

Where do I catch the Chadstone to Essendon train from?

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

Train or bus from Chadstone to Essendon?

The best way to get from Chadstone to Essendon is to train which takes 52 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 903 bus, which costs and takes 2h 3m.

Where does the Chadstone to Essendon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chadstone to Essendon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chadstone to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Chadstone to Essendon is 26 km. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Chadstone to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 4895+ hotels available in Essendon.

Chadstone to Essendon - 4 ways to travel via train, line 903 bus, taxi, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Holmesglen Station to Flinders Street StationGlen Waverley
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Essendon StationCraigieburn
52 min
$6
Drive 25.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Chadstone to Essendon25.9 km
25 min
$5–8
Line 903 bus
1. Take the bus from Waverley Rd/Warrigal Rd to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd903
2h 3m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chadstone to Essendon25.9 km
25 min
$50–60

Chadstone to Essendon by train

485Weekly Trains

52 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 23.7 km
Duration: 52 min

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

You can take a train from Holmesglen Station to Essendon Station via Flinders Street Station in around 52 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan Buses operates a bus from Waverley Rd/Warrigal Rd to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 3m.

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