What is the cheapest way to get from Crown Melbourne to Essendon?

The cheapest way to get from Crown Melbourne to Essendon is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Crown Melbourne to Essendon?

The fastest way to get from Crown Melbourne to Essendon is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs $22 - $27.

Is there a direct train between Crown Melbourne and Essendon?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southern Cross Station station and arriving at Essendon Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from Crown Melbourne to Essendon?

The distance between Crown Melbourne and Essendon is 9 km. The road distance is 10 km.

How do I travel from Crown Melbourne to Essendon without a car?

The best way to get from Crown Melbourne to Essendon without a car is to train which takes 27 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Crown Melbourne to Essendon?

The train from Southern Cross Station to Essendon Station takes 13 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Crown Melbourne to Essendon train from?

Crown Melbourne to Essendon train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Southern Cross Station.

Where does the Crown Melbourne to Essendon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Crown Melbourne to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Crown Melbourne to Essendon is 10 km. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Crown Melbourne to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 5176+ hotels available in Essendon.

Crown Melbourne to Essendon - 4 ways to travel via train, line 59 tram

There are 4 ways to get from Crown Melbourne to Essendon by train, tram, taxi, or car

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 Southern Cross Station to Essendon Stationtrain Craigieburn
27 min
$6
Drive 10 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Crown Melbourne to Essendoncar 10 km
12 min
$2–3
Line 59 tram
1. Take the tram from Flinders Street to Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44tram 59
46 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Crown Melbourne to Essendontaxi 10 km
12 min
$22–27

Crown Melbourne to Essendon by foot and train

290Weekly Services

27 minAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 9.1 km
Duration: 27 min

What companies run services between Crown Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Essendon, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Essendon Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 13 min.

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