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 $6 and takes 4h 15m.

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 $10 - $16.

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 15m.

Is there a direct train between Cranbourne and Essendon?

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

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 which takes 1h 23m and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 23m 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.

Train or bus from Cranbourne to Essendon?

The best way to get from Cranbourne to Essendon is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 and takes 4h 15m.

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 Town Hall 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 5134+ hotels available in Essendon.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cranbourne Station to Town Hall Stationtrain Cranbourne
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Essendon Stationtrain Craigieburn
1h 23m
$12
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oakleigh Station/Portman St to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rdbus 903
4h 15m
$6
Drive 58.8 km
1. Drive from Cranbourne to Essendoncar 58.8 km
48 min
$11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cranbourne to Essendontaxi 58.8 km
48 min
$140–170
Train, line 59 tram
1. Take the train from Cranbourne Station to Town Hall Stationtrain Cranbourne
2. Take the tram from Flinders Street to Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44tram 59
1h 57m
$18

Cranbourne to Essendon by train

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Distance: 53.1 km
Duration: 1h 23m

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

You can take a train from Cranbourne Station to Essendon Station via Town Hall Station and Flinders Street Station in around 1h 23m. Alternatively, 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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