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

The cheapest way to get from Epping to Essendon is to line 556 bus and line 903 bus which costs $5 and takes 1h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Epping to Essendon is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $45 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Epping and Essendon?

No, there is no direct bus from Epping station to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Epping Station/Cooper St and arriving at Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd via Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Epping and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from Epping station to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Epping Station and arriving at Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd #43 via Flinders Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.

How far is it from Epping to Essendon?

The distance between Epping and Essendon is 22 km. The road distance is 23.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Epping to Essendon without a car is to train and line 903 bus which takes 59 min and costs $11.

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

It takes approximately 59 min to get from Epping to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Epping to Essendon bus from?

Epping to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Epping Station/Cooper St.

Where do I catch the Epping to Essendon train from?

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

Where does the Epping to Essendon bus arrive?

Epping to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd station.

Where does the Epping to Essendon train arrive?

Epping to Essendon train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Can I drive from Epping to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Epping to Essendon is 23 km. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Epping to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 4857+ hotels available in Essendon.

Epping to Essendon - 5 ways to travel via train, line 903 bus, and line 59 tram

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

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

Train, line 903 bus
best
1. Take the train from Epping Station to Preston StationMernda
2. Take the bus from Preston Station/Murray Rd to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd903
59 min
$10
Line 556 bus, line 903 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Epping Station/Cooper St to Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd556
2. Take the bus from Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd903
1h 30m
$4
Train, line 59 tram
1. Take the train from Epping Station to Flinders Street StationMernda
2. Take the tram from Flinders Street to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd #4359
1h 21m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Epping to Essendon23.3 km
19 min
$45–55
Drive 23.3 km
1. Drive from Epping to Essendon23.3 km
19 min
$5–7

Epping to Essendon by train and bus

426Weekly Services

59 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 22.4 km
Duration: 59 min

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

You can take a bus from Epping Station/Cooper St to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd via Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd in around 1h 30m.

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