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

The cheapest way to get from Diggers Rest to Essendon Fields is to line 483 bus which costs $5 and takes 17 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Diggers Rest to Essendon Fields is to line 483 bus which takes 17 min and costs $5.

Is there a direct bus between Diggers Rest and Essendon Fields?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Diggers Rest Station/Old Calder Hwy station and arriving at Matthews Ave/Keilor Rd. Services depart every three hours, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

How far is it from Diggers Rest to Essendon Fields?

The distance between Diggers Rest and Essendon Fields is 20 km. The road distance is 21.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Diggers Rest to Essendon Fields without a car is to line 483 bus which takes 17 min and costs $5.

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

The line 483 bus from Diggers Rest Station/Old Calder Hwy to Matthews Ave/Keilor Rd takes 17 min including transfers and departs every three hours.

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

Diggers Rest to Essendon Fields bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Diggers Rest Station/Old Calder Hwy.

Where does the Diggers Rest to Essendon Fields bus arrive?

Diggers Rest to Essendon Fields bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Matthews Ave/Keilor Rd station.

Can I drive from Diggers Rest to Essendon Fields?

Yes, the driving distance between Diggers Rest to Essendon Fields is 22 km. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Diggers Rest to Essendon Fields.

Where can I stay near Essendon Fields?

There are 4794+ hotels available in Essendon Fields.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 483 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Diggers Rest Station/Old Calder Hwy to Matthews Ave/Keilor Rd483
17 min
$5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Diggers Rest to Essendon Fields21.9 km
17 min
$60–75
Drive 21.9 km
1. Drive from Diggers Rest to Essendon Fields21.9 km
17 min
$5–7
Towncar
1. Take a town car from Diggers Rest to Melbourne Essendon Apt Airport21.2 km
15 min
Train, line 903 bus
1. Take the train from Diggers Rest Station to Sunshine StationSunbury
2. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd903
1h 31m
$10

Diggers Rest to Essendon Fields by bus

70Weekly Buses

17 minAverage Duration

$5Cheapest Price

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Distance: 20.4 km
Duration: 17 min

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

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Diggers Rest Station/Old Calder Hwy to Matthews Ave/Keilor Rd every 3 hours. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 17 min.

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