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

The cheapest way to get from Essendon to Cranbourne is to bus which costs $5 and takes 4h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essendon to Cranbourne is to drive which takes 48 min and costs $11 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Essendon and Cranbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Essendon to Cranbourne. However, there are services departing from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd and arriving at Cranbourne Park SC/Lyall St via Oakleigh Station/Portman St and Dandenong Station/Foster St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Essendon and Cranbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Essendon station to Cranbourne station. However, there are services departing from Essendon Station and arriving at Cranbourne Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.

How far is it from Essendon to Cranbourne?

The distance between Essendon and Cranbourne is 55 km. The road distance is 58.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Essendon to Cranbourne without a car is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Essendon to Cranbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essendon to Cranbourne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essendon to Cranbourne train from?

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

Train or bus from Essendon to Cranbourne?

The best way to get from Essendon to Cranbourne is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 and takes 4h 18m.

Where does the Essendon to Cranbourne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essendon to Cranbourne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essendon to Cranbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Essendon to Cranbourne is 59 km. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Essendon to Cranbourne.

Where can I stay near Cranbourne?

There are 386+ hotels available in Cranbourne.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Essendon to Cranbourne by train, bus, car, taxi, 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 Cranbourne StationCranbourne
1h 31m
$6
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Oakleigh Station/Portman St903
4h 18m
$4
Drive 58.7 km
1. Drive from Essendon to Cranbourne58.7 km
48 min
$12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Essendon to Cranbourne58.7 km
48 min
$130–170
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 Cranbourne StationCranbourne
2h 5m
$16

Essendon to Cranbourne by train

348Weekly Trains

1h 31mAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 54.7 km
Duration: 1h 31m

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

You can take a train from Essendon Station to Cranbourne Station via Flinders Street Station in around 1h 31m. 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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