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

The cheapest way to get from Cranbourne to Essendon is to bus which costs $5 and takes 4h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cranbourne to Essendon is to drive which takes 48 min and costs $11 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Cranbourne and Essendon?

No, there is no direct bus from Cranbourne to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Cranbourne Park SC/Lyall St and arriving at Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd via Dandenong Station/Foster St and Oakleigh Station/Portman St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Cranbourne and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from Cranbourne station to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Cranbourne Station and arriving at Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd #43 via Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.

How far is it from Cranbourne to Essendon?

The distance between Cranbourne and Essendon is 53 km. The road distance is 58.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cranbourne to Essendon without a car is to train and line 59 tram which takes 1h 33m and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Cranbourne to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cranbourne to Essendon bus from?

Cranbourne to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Oakleigh Station/Portman St.

Where do I catch the Cranbourne to Essendon train from?

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

Where does the Cranbourne to Essendon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cranbourne to Essendon train arrive?

Cranbourne to Essendon train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Melbourne Central Station.

Can I drive from Cranbourne to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Cranbourne to Essendon is 59 km. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Cranbourne to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 4877+ hotels available in Essendon.

Cranbourne to Essendon - 4 ways to travel via train, line 59 tram, bus, and car

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

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Train, line 59 tram
best
1. Take the train from Cranbourne Station to Melbourne Central StationCranbourne
2. Take the tram from Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5 to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd #4359
1h 33m
$12
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oakleigh Station/Portman St to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd903
4h 13m
$4
Drive 58.8 km
1. Drive from Cranbourne to Essendon58.8 km
48 min
$12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cranbourne to Essendon58.8 km
48 min
$140–170

Cranbourne to Essendon by train and tram

355Weekly Services

1h 33mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 53.4 km
Duration: 1h 33m

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

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Oakleigh Station/Portman St to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 27m.

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