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

The cheapest way to get from Essendon to Benalla is to line 477 bus and bus which costs $6 - $35 and takes 5h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essendon to Benalla is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Essendon and Benalla?

No, there is no direct bus from Essendon to Benalla station. However, there are services departing from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd and arriving at Benalla Station/Mackellar St via Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd and Seymour Station/Railway Pl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Essendon and Benalla?

No, there is no direct train from Essendon station to Benalla station. However, there are services departing from Glenbervie Station and arriving at Benalla Station via Broadmeadows Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

How far is it from Essendon to Benalla?

The distance between Essendon and Benalla is 186 km. The road distance is 191.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Essendon to Benalla without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs $12 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Essendon to Benalla, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essendon to Benalla bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essendon to Benalla train from?

Essendon to Benalla train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Broadmeadows Station.

Train or bus from Essendon to Benalla?

The best way to get from Essendon to Benalla is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs $12 - $160. Alternatively, you can line 477 bus and bus, which costs $6 - $35 and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Essendon to Benalla bus arrive?

Essendon to Benalla bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd.

Where does the Essendon to Benalla train arrive?

Essendon to Benalla train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Benalla Station.

Can I drive from Essendon to Benalla?

Yes, the driving distance between Essendon to Benalla is 192 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Essendon to Benalla.

Where can I stay near Benalla?

There are 27+ hotels available in Benalla.

Essendon to Benalla - 3 ways to travel via train, line 477 bus, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Essendon to Benalla by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Broadmeadows Station to Benalla Station622 / ...
2h 51m
$13–156
Line 477 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd477
2. Take the bus from Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd to Seymour Station/Railway Pl
3. Take the bus from Seymour Station/Railway Pl to Benalla Station/Mackellar St
5h 10m
$6–34
Drive 191.8 km
1. Drive from Essendon to Benalla191.8 km
2h 10m
$37–53

Essendon to Benalla by train

53Weekly Trains

2h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 186.4 km
Duration: 2h 51m

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

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Broadmeadows Station to Benalla Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $19–150 and the journey takes 1h 38m. V/Line also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Benalla Station/Mackellar St via Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd and Seymour Station/Railway Pl in around 5h 10m.

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