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

The cheapest way to get from Essendon Fields to Melbourne is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 14 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Essendon Fields to Melbourne is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $27 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Essendon Fields and Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ogilvie St/Keilor Rd and arriving at William St/A'Beckett St. Services depart once daily, and operate Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

Is there a direct train between Essendon Fields and Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Earl St/Matthews Ave #56 and arriving at Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St #3. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.

How far is it from Essendon Fields to Melbourne?

The distance between Essendon Fields and Melbourne is 11 km. The road distance is 13.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Essendon Fields to Melbourne without a car is to line 959 bus which takes 24 min and costs $5.

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

The line 959 bus from Ogilvie St/Keilor Rd to William St/A'Beckett St takes 24 min including transfers and departs once daily.

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

Essendon Fields to Melbourne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Ogilvie St/Keilor Rd station.

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

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

Where does the Essendon Fields to Melbourne bus arrive?

Essendon Fields to Melbourne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at William St/A'Beckett St station.

Where does the Essendon Fields to Melbourne train arrive?

Essendon Fields to Melbourne train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St #3 station.

Can I drive from Essendon Fields to Melbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Essendon Fields to Melbourne is 13 km. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Essendon Fields to Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5221+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Can I share a ride from Essendon Fields to Melbourne?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Essendon Fields and Melbourne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Essendon Fields to Melbourne - 6 ways to travel via line 959 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Essendon Fields to Melbourne by bus, tram, taxi, rideshare, 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.

Line 959 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ogilvie St/Keilor Rd to William St/A'Beckett St959
24 min
$5
Drive 13.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Essendon Fields to Melbourne13.1 km
14 min
$3–4
Line 59 tram
1. Take the tram from Earl St/Matthews Ave #56 to Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St #359
46 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Essendon Fields to Melbourne13.1 km
14 min
$27–35
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Melbourne Essendon Apt-MEB to Melbourne13.1 km
14 min
Line 477 bus, line 505 bus
1. Take the bus from Essendon Fields/English St to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd477
2. Take the bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd to Melbourne University/Royal Pde505
1h 5m
$9

Essendon Fields to Melbourne by bus

7Weekly Buses

24 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 11 km
Duration: 24 min

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

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Ogilvie St/Keilor Rd to William St/A'Beckett St once daily. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Earl St/Matthews Ave #56 to Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St #3 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 46 min.

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