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

The cheapest way to get from Diggers Rest to Essendon is to line 483 bus which costs $5 and takes 24 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 $60 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Diggers Rest and Essendon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Diggers Rest Station/Old Calder Hwy station and arriving at Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd. Services depart every three hours, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

Is there a direct train between Diggers Rest and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from Diggers Rest station to Essendon station. However, there are services departing from Diggers Rest Station and arriving at Essendon Station via North Melbourne Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.

How far is it from Diggers Rest to Essendon?

The distance between Diggers Rest and Essendon is 23 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 24 min and costs $5.

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

The line 483 bus from Diggers Rest Station/Old Calder Hwy to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd takes 24 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/Old Calder Hwy.

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.

Train or bus from Diggers Rest to Essendon?

The best way to get from Diggers Rest to Essendon is to line 483 bus which takes 24 min and costs $5. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 and takes 54 min.

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 North Melbourne 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 4824+ hotels available in Essendon.

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

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

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Line 483 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Diggers Rest Station/Old Calder Hwy to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd483
24 min
$5
Train
1. Take the train from Diggers Rest Station to North Melbourne StationSunbury
2. Take the train from North Melbourne Station to Essendon StationCraigieburn / ...
54 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Diggers Rest to Essendon23.6 km
17 min
$60–80
Drive 23.6 km
1. Drive from Diggers Rest to Essendon23.6 km
17 min
$5–7
Line 476 bus
1. Take the bus from Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd to Lincoln Rd/Florence St476
1h 28m
$10

Diggers Rest to Essendon by bus

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Distance: 23.4 km
Duration: 24 min

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

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Diggers Rest Station/Old Calder Hwy to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd every 3 hours. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Diggers Rest Station to Essendon Station via North Melbourne Station in around 54 min.

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