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

The cheapest way to get from Eltham to Essendon is to line 903 bus which costs $5 and takes 1h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Eltham to Essendon is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs $50 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Eltham and Essendon?

No, there is no direct bus from Eltham to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Antoinette Bvd/Main Rd and arriving at Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd via Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.

How far is it from Eltham to Essendon?

The distance between Eltham and Essendon is 37 km. The road distance is 25.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Eltham to Essendon without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs $11.

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

It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Eltham to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Eltham to Essendon bus from?

Eltham to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd station.

Train or bus from Eltham to Essendon?

The best way to get from Eltham to Essendon is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs $11. Alternatively, you can line 902 bus, which costs $11 and takes 1h 36m.

Where does the Eltham to Essendon bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Eltham to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Eltham to Essendon is 25 km. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Eltham to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 5049+ hotels available in Essendon.

Eltham to Essendon - 5 ways to travel via train, line 902 bus, taxi, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Eltham Station to Flinders Street StationHurstbridge
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Essendon StationCraigieburn
1h 25m
$10
Line 903 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd903
1h 47m
$4
Line 902 bus
1. Take the bus from Mt Pleasant Rd/Main Rd to Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave902
1h 36m
$10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Eltham to Essendon25.5 km
29 min
$50–60
Drive 25.5 km
1. Drive from Eltham to Essendon25.5 km
29 min
$5–8

Eltham to Essendon by bus and train

427Weekly Services

1h 25mAverage Duration

$10Cheapest Price

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Distance: 36.8 km
Duration: 1h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Dalton St/Main Rd to Essendon Station via Eltham Station/Main Rd, Eltham Station, and Flinders Street Station in around 1h 25m. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Mt Pleasant Rd/Main Rd to Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 1h 18m.

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