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

The cheapest way to get from Essendon to Bentleigh is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 25 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Essendon to Bentleigh is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $45 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Essendon and Bentleigh?

No, there is no direct bus from Essendon to Bentleigh. However, there are services departing from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd and arriving at Bent St/Centre Rd via Oakleigh Station/Johnson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Essendon and Bentleigh?

No, there is no direct train from Essendon station to Bentleigh station. However, there are services departing from Essendon Station and arriving at Bentleigh Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.

How far is it from Essendon to Bentleigh?

The distance between Essendon and Bentleigh is 26 km. The road distance is 23.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Essendon to Bentleigh without a car is to train which takes 54 min and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 54 min to get from Essendon to Bentleigh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essendon to Bentleigh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essendon to Bentleigh train from?

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

Train or bus from Essendon to Bentleigh?

The best way to get from Essendon to Bentleigh is to train which takes 54 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10 and takes 3h 21m.

Where does the Essendon to Bentleigh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essendon to Bentleigh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essendon to Bentleigh?

Yes, the driving distance between Essendon to Bentleigh is 23 km. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Essendon to Bentleigh.

Where can I stay near Bentleigh?

There are 5047+ hotels available in Bentleigh.

Essendon to Bentleigh - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Essendon to Bentleigh by train, bus, taxi, car, 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 Bentleigh StationFrankston
54 min
$6
Drive 23.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Essendon to Bentleigh23.5 km
25 min
$5–7
Bus
1. Take the bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Oakleigh Station/Portman St903
3h 21m
$9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Essendon to Bentleigh23.5 km
25 min
$45–55
Line 59 tram, train
1. Take the tram from Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44 to Flinders Street59
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Bentleigh StationFrankston
1h 13m
$12

Essendon to Bentleigh by train

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Distance: 26.2 km
Duration: 54 min

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

You can take a train from Essendon Station to Bentleigh Station via Flinders Street Station in around 54 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Oakleigh Station/Portman St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 2h 24m.

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