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

The cheapest way to get from Echuca to Essendon is to train which costs $14 - $17 and takes 3h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Echuca to Essendon is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct train between Echuca and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from Echuca station to Essendon station. However, there are services departing from Echuca Station and arriving at Essendon Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Echuca to Essendon?

The distance between Echuca and Essendon is 217 km. The road distance is 199.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Echuca to Essendon without a car is to bus which takes 3h 37m and costs $8 - $28.

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Echuca to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Echuca to Essendon train from?

Echuca to Essendon train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Echuca Station.

Train or bus from Echuca to Essendon?

The best way to get from Echuca to Essendon is to bus which takes 3h 37m and costs $8 - $28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $14 - $17 and takes 3h 49m.

Where does the Echuca to Essendon train arrive?

Echuca to Essendon train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Echuca to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Echuca to Essendon is 200 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Echuca to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 4872+ hotels available in Essendon.

Echuca to Essendon - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Echuca to Essendon by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Echuca Station/Sturt St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer StCoach
3h 37m
$9–27
Train
1. Take the train from Echuca Station to Southern Cross StationBendigo
3h 49m
$14–17
Drive 199.8 km
1. Drive from Echuca to Essendon199.8 km
2h 29m
$40–57

Echuca to Essendon by bus, foot, and train

10Weekly Services

3h 37mAverage Duration

$9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 216.9 km
Duration: 3h 37m

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

V-Line Buses operates a bus from Echuca Station/Sturt St to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St once daily. Tickets cost $2–22 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, V/Line operates a train from Echuca Station to Southern Cross Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 3h 19m.

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