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

The cheapest way to get from Essendon Fields to Dandenong is to bus and line 800 bus which costs $10 and takes 3h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essendon Fields to Dandenong is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Essendon Fields and Dandenong?

No, there is no direct bus from Essendon Fields to Dandenong. However, there are services departing from DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd and arriving at Hemmings St/Potter St via Oakleigh Station/Portman St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Essendon Fields and Dandenong?

No, there is no direct train from Essendon Fields to Dandenong station. However, there are services departing from Earl St/Matthews Ave #56 and arriving at Yarraman Station via Essendon Station and Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.

How far is it from Essendon Fields to Dandenong?

The distance between Essendon Fields and Dandenong is 43 km. The road distance is 43.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Essendon Fields to Dandenong without a car is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Essendon Fields to Dandenong, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Essendon Fields to Dandenong?

The best way to get from Essendon Fields to Dandenong is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can bus and line 800 bus, which costs $10 and takes 3h 11m.

Where does the Essendon Fields to Dandenong bus arrive?

Essendon Fields to Dandenong bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Oakleigh Station/Portman St.

Where does the Essendon Fields to Dandenong train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essendon Fields to Dandenong?

Yes, the driving distance between Essendon Fields to Dandenong is 44 km. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Essendon Fields to Dandenong.

Where can I stay near Dandenong?

There are 913+ hotels available in Dandenong.

Essendon Fields to Dandenong - 6 ways to travel via train, bus

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Essendon Station to Flinders Street StationCraigieburn
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Yarraman StationCranbourne / ...
1h 29m
$12
Bus, line 800 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd to Oakleigh Station/Portman St903
2. Take the bus from Oakleigh Station/Portman St to Hemmings St/Potter St800
3h 11m
$9
Drive 43.9 km
1. Drive from Essendon Fields to Dandenong43.9 km
43 min
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Essendon Fields to Dandenong43.9 km
43 min
$100–130
Towncar
1. Take a town car from Melbourne Essendon Apt Airport to Dandenong41.7 km
41 min
Line 59 tram, train
1. Take the tram from Earl St/Matthews Ave #56 to Flinders Street59
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Yarraman StationCranbourne / ...
1h 36m
$12

Essendon Fields to Dandenong by tram and train

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1h 29mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 43.3 km
Duration: 1h 29m

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

You can take a vehicle from Earl St/Matthews Ave #56 to Yarraman Station via Fletcher St/Napier St #41, Essendon Station, and Flinders Street Station in around 1h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd to Hemmings St/Potter St via Oakleigh Station/Portman St in around 3h 11m.

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