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

The cheapest way to get from Dandenong to Essendon is to line 800 bus and bus which costs $5 and takes 3h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dandenong to Essendon is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $7 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Dandenong and Essendon?

No, there is no direct bus from Dandenong to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Hemmings St/Potter St and arriving at Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd via Oakleigh Station/Portman St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Dandenong and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from Dandenong station to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Yarraman Station and arriving at Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd #43 via Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.

How far is it from Dandenong to Essendon?

The distance between Dandenong and Essendon is 37 km. The road distance is 40.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Dandenong to Essendon without a car is to train and line 59 tram which takes 1h 16m and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Dandenong to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dandenong to Essendon bus from?

Dandenong to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Hemmings St/Potter St station.

Where do I catch the Dandenong to Essendon train from?

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

Where does the Dandenong to Essendon bus arrive?

Dandenong to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Oakleigh Station/Portman St.

Where does the Dandenong to Essendon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dandenong to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Dandenong to Essendon is 40 km. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Dandenong to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 4877+ hotels available in Essendon.

Dandenong to Essendon - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 59 tram

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

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Train, line 59 tram
best
1. Take the train from Yarraman Station to Melbourne Central StationCranbourne / ...
2. Take the tram from Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5 to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd #4359
1h 16m
$12
Line 800 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hemmings St/Potter St to Oakleigh Station/Portman St800
2. Take the bus from Oakleigh Station/Portman St to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd903
3h 16m
$4
Drive 40.4 km
1. Drive from Dandenong to Essendon40.4 km
38 min
$8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dandenong to Essendon40.4 km
38 min
$95–120

Dandenong to Essendon by train and tram

761Weekly Services

1h 16mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 37.4 km
Duration: 1h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Hemmings St/Potter St to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd via Oakleigh Station/Portman St in around 3h 16m.

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