There are 4 ways to get from Essendon to Bacchus Marsh by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Line 903 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd to Sunshine Station/Dickson St903
- Take the train from Sunshine Station to Bacchus Marsh StationBallarat
1h 28m$10–13Drive 46.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Essendon to Bacchus Marsh46.5 km
38 min$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Essendon to Bacchus Marsh46.5 km
38 min$120–150Line 903 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd to Sunshine Station/Dickson St903
- Take the bus from Deer Park to Bacchus MarshAdelaide
2h 38m$99–103
Essendon to Bacchus Marsh by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Essendon to Bacchus Marsh is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 38 min.
The fastest way to get from Essendon to Bacchus Marsh is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Essendon to Bacchus Marsh. However, there are services departing from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd and arriving at Bacchus Marsh via Sunshine Station/Dickson St and Deer Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
The distance between Essendon and Bacchus Marsh is 53 km. The road distance is 46.5 km.
The best way to get from Essendon to Bacchus Marsh without a car is to line 903 bus and train which takes 1h 28m and costs $10 - $14.
It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Essendon to Bacchus Marsh, including transfers.
Essendon to Bacchus Marsh bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd station.
Essendon to Bacchus Marsh bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Sunshine Station/Dickson St.
Yes, the driving distance between Essendon to Bacchus Marsh is 46 km. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Essendon to Bacchus Marsh.
There are 62+ hotels available in Bacchus Marsh.
What companies run services between Essendon, VIC, Australia and Bacchus Marsh, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd to Bacchus Marsh via Sunshine Station/Dickson St, Ballarat Rd/Station Rd, and Deer Park in around 2h 38m.
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- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Sunshine Station to Bacchus Marsh Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $6–9
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd to Sunshine Station/Dickson St
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $5
- Daily
- $9
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- enquiries@fireflyexpress.com.au
- Website
- fireflyexpress.com.au
Bus from Deer Park to Bacchus Marsh
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–99
- Website
- http://www.fireflyexpress.com.au
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Silver Top Taxi
- Phone
- 13 10 08
- Website
- silvertop.com.au
Silver Service Taxi Melbourne Airport
- Phone
- +61 3 9088 0786
Melbourne Silver Premium Cabs
- Phone
- +61 422 502 251
- Website
- melbournesilverpremiumcabs.com.au
Crown Cabs
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
13CABS
- Phone
- 132227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
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