What is the cheapest way to get from Diggers Rest to Essendon?

The cheapest way to get from Diggers Rest to Essendon is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 17 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Diggers Rest to Essendon?

The fastest way to get from Diggers Rest to Essendon is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $55 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Diggers Rest and Essendon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Diggers Rest Station/Golden Way station and arriving at Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd. Services depart every three hours, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

Is there a direct train between Diggers Rest and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from Diggers Rest station to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Diggers Rest Station and arriving at Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd #43 via Pelham St/Elizabeth St #9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.

How far is it from Diggers Rest to Essendon?

The distance between Diggers Rest and Essendon is 24 km. The road distance is 23.6 km.

How do I travel from Diggers Rest to Essendon without a car?

The best way to get from Diggers Rest to Essendon without a car is to line 483 bus which takes 30 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Diggers Rest to Essendon?

The line 483 bus from Diggers Rest Station/Golden Way to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd takes 30 min including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Diggers Rest to Essendon bus from?

Diggers Rest to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Diggers Rest Station/Golden Way.

Where do I catch the Diggers Rest to Essendon train from?

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

Where does the Diggers Rest to Essendon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Diggers Rest to Essendon train arrive?

Diggers Rest to Essendon train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Parkville Station.

Can I drive from Diggers Rest to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Diggers Rest to Essendon is 24 km. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Diggers Rest to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 5136+ hotels available in Essendon.

Diggers Rest to Essendon - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 483 bus

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

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Line 483 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Diggers Rest Station/Golden Way to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rdbus 483
30 min
$6
Drive 23.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Diggers Rest to Essendoncar 23.6 km
17 min
$5–7
Train, line 59 tram
1. Take the train from Diggers Rest Station to Parkville Stationtrain Sunbury
2. Take the tram from Pelham St/Elizabeth St #9 to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd #43tram 59
1h 10m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Diggers Rest to Essendontaxi 23.6 km
17 min
$55–70
Line 476 bus
1. Take the bus from Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd to Lincoln Rd/Florence Stbus 476
1h 28m
$12

Diggers Rest to Essendon by bus

65Weekly Buses

30 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 23.5 km
Duration: 30 min

What companies run services between Diggers Rest, VIC, Australia and Essendon, VIC, Australia?

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Diggers Rest Station/Golden Way to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd every 3 hours. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 30 min.

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