What is the cheapest way to get from Collins Street to Essendon?

The cheapest way to get from Collins Street to Essendon is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 11 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Collins Street to Essendon?

The fastest way to get from Collins Street to Essendon is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $21 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Collins Street and Essendon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Flinders Lane/Queen St and arriving at Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd. Services depart once daily, and operate Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

Is there a direct train between Collins Street and Essendon?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Flinders Street Station station and arriving at Essendon Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

How far is it from Collins Street to Essendon?

The distance between Collins Street and Essendon is 9 km. The road distance is 9.4 km.

How do I travel from Collins Street to Essendon without a car?

The best way to get from Collins Street to Essendon without a car is to train which takes 17 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Collins Street to Essendon?

The train from Flinders Street Station to Essendon Station takes 17 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Collins Street to Essendon bus from?

Collins Street to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Flinders Lane/Queen St station.

Where do I catch the Collins Street to Essendon train from?

Collins Street to Essendon train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Flinders Street Station.

Train or bus from Collins Street to Essendon?

The best way to get from Collins Street to Essendon is to train which takes 17 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 959 bus, which costs $5 and takes 18 min.

Where does the Collins Street to Essendon bus arrive?

Collins Street to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd station.

Where does the Collins Street to Essendon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Collins Street to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Collins Street to Essendon is 9 km. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Collins Street to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 5126+ hotels available in Essendon.

Collins Street to Essendon - 5 ways to travel via train, line 959 bus, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Collins Street to Essendon by train, bus, taxi, car, 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 Flinders Street Station to Essendon StationCraigieburn
17 min
$6
Drive 9.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Collins Street to Essendon9.4 km
11 min
$2–3
Line 959 bus
1. Take the bus from Flinders Lane/Queen St to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd959
18 min
$5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Collins Street to Essendon9.4 km
11 min
$21–26
Line 59 tram
1. Take the tram from Collins St/Elizabeth St #2 to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd #4359
34 min
$6

Collins Street to Essendon by train

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Distance: 9.4 km
Duration: 17 min

What companies run services between Collins Street, VIC, Australia and Essendon, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Flinders Street Station to Essendon Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Flinders Lane/Queen St to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd once daily. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 18 min.

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