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

The cheapest way to get from Essendon to Ardeer is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 13 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Essendon to Ardeer is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $27 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Essendon and Ardeer?

No, there is no direct bus from Essendon to Ardeer. However, there are services departing from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd and arriving at Chatsworth Ave/Ballarat Rd via Sunshine Station/Dickson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.

Is there a direct train between Essendon and Ardeer?

No, there is no direct train from Essendon station to Ardeer station. However, there are services departing from Essendon Station and arriving at Ardeer Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.

How far is it from Essendon to Ardeer?

The distance between Essendon and Ardeer is 23 km. The road distance is 13 km.

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

The best way to get from Essendon to Ardeer without a car is to train which takes 50 min and costs $11 - $15.

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

It takes approximately 50 min to get from Essendon to Ardeer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essendon to Ardeer bus from?

Essendon to Ardeer bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd station.

Where do I catch the Essendon to Ardeer train from?

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

Train or bus from Essendon to Ardeer?

The best way to get from Essendon to Ardeer is to train which takes 50 min and costs $11 - $15. Alternatively, you can line 903 bus and line 426 bus, which costs $5 and takes 1h.

Where does the Essendon to Ardeer bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essendon to Ardeer train arrive?

Essendon to Ardeer train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Essendon to Ardeer?

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

Where can I stay near Ardeer?

There are 4939+ hotels available in Ardeer.

Essendon to Ardeer - 4 ways to travel via train, line 903 bus, and line 426 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Essendon to Ardeer by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Essendon Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Craigieburn
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ardeer Stationtrain Ballarat
50 min
$12–14
Drive 13 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Essendon to Ardeercar 13 km
13 min
$3–4
Line 903 bus, line 426 bus
1. Take the bus from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 903
2. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Chatsworth Ave/Ballarat Rdbus 426 / ...
1h
$4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Essendon to Ardeertaxi 13 km
13 min
$27–35

Essendon to Ardeer by train

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Distance: 22.6 km
Duration: 50 min

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

You can take a train from Essendon Station to Ardeer Station via Southern Cross Station in around 50 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd to Chatsworth Ave/Ballarat Rd via Sunshine Station/Dickson St in around 1h.

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