What is the cheapest way to get from Essendon Fields to Aintree?

The cheapest way to get from Essendon Fields to Aintree is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 22 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Essendon Fields to Aintree?

The fastest way to get from Essendon Fields to Aintree is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $65 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Essendon Fields and Aintree?

No, there is no direct bus from Essendon Fields to Aintree. However, there are services departing from DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd and arriving at Rockbank Caravan Park/Westcott Pde via Sunshine Station/Dickson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Essendon Fields and Aintree?

No, there is no direct train from Essendon Fields to Aintree station. However, there are services departing from Earl St/Matthews Ave #56 and arriving at Rockbank Station via Essendon Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.

How far is it from Essendon Fields to Aintree?

The distance between Essendon Fields and Aintree is 34 km. The road distance is 23.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Essendon Fields to Aintree without a car is to line 903 bus and train which takes 1h 17m and costs $10 - $14.

How long does it take to get from Essendon Fields to Aintree?

It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Essendon Fields to Aintree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essendon Fields to Aintree bus from?

Essendon Fields to Aintree bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd station.

Where do I catch the Essendon Fields to Aintree train from?

Essendon Fields to Aintree train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Earl St/Matthews Ave #56 station.

Where does the Essendon Fields to Aintree bus arrive?

Essendon Fields to Aintree bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Sunshine Station/Dickson St.

Where does the Essendon Fields to Aintree train arrive?

Essendon Fields to Aintree train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Fletcher St/Napier St #41 station.

Can I drive from Essendon Fields to Aintree?

Yes, the driving distance between Essendon Fields to Aintree is 24 km. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Essendon Fields to Aintree.

Where can I stay near Aintree?

There are 415+ hotels available in Aintree.

Essendon Fields to Aintree - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 903 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Essendon Fields to Aintree by bus, train, tram, taxi, car, or towncar

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

Line 903 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd to Sunshine Station/Dickson St903
2. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Rockbank StationBallarat
1h 17m
$10–13
Drive 23.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Essendon Fields to Aintree23.7 km
22 min
$5–7
Line 59 tram, train
1. Take the tram from Earl St/Matthews Ave #56 to Fletcher St/Napier St #4159
2. Take the train from Essendon Station to Southern Cross Station
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Rockbank Station
1h 40m
$18–20
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Essendon Fields to Aintree23.7 km
22 min
$65–80
Towncar
1. Take a town car from Melbourne Essendon Apt Airport to Aintree23.6 km
21 min
Line 903 bus, line 456 bus
1. Take the bus from DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd to Sunshine Station/Dickson St903
2. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Rockbank Caravan Park/Westcott Pde456
1h 47m
$9

Essendon Fields to Aintree by bus and train

262Weekly Services

1h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 34.3 km
Duration: 1h 17m

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

You can take a bus from DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd to Rockbank Caravan Park/Westcott Pde via Sunshine Station/Dickson St in around 1h 47m.

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