What is the cheapest way to get from Essendon to Dandenong North?

The cheapest way to get from Essendon to Dandenong North is to bus which costs $5 and takes 3h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to Dandenong North?

The fastest way to get from Essendon to Dandenong North is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Essendon and Dandenong North?

No, there is no direct bus from Essendon to Dandenong North. However, there are services departing from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd and arriving at Adelaide St/Princes Hwy via Oakleigh Station/Portman St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from Essendon to Dandenong North?

The distance between Essendon and Dandenong North is 45 km. The road distance is 39.2 km.

How do I travel from Essendon to Dandenong North without a car?

The best way to get from Essendon to Dandenong North without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs $10 - $12.

How long does it take to get from Essendon to Dandenong North?

It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Essendon to Dandenong North, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essendon to Dandenong North bus from?

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

Train or bus from Essendon to Dandenong North?

The best way to get from Essendon to Dandenong North is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs $10 - $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 and takes 3h 15m.

Where does the Essendon to Dandenong North bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essendon to Dandenong North?

Yes, the driving distance between Essendon to Dandenong North is 39 km. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Essendon to Dandenong North.

Where can I stay near Dandenong North?

There are 912+ hotels available in Dandenong North.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Essendon to Dandenong North by train, bus, car, or taxi

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 Dandenong StationPakenham / ...
1h 43m
$10–12
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Oakleigh Station/Portman St903
3h 15m
$4
Drive 39.2 km
1. Drive from Essendon to Dandenong North39.2 km
38 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Essendon to Dandenong North39.2 km
38 min
$95–120
Bus, line 804 bus
1. Take the bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Oakleigh Station/Portman St903
2. Take the bus from Oakleigh Station/Portman St to Boyd St/Scullin St802 / ...
3h 43m
$4

Essendon to Dandenong North by train and bus

277Weekly Services

1h 43mAverage Duration

$10Cheapest Price

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Distance: 44.5 km
Duration: 1h 43m

What companies run services between Essendon, VIC, Australia and Dandenong North, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Essendon Station to Curtin Cres/Menzies Ave via Flinders Street Station, Dandenong Station, and Dandenong Station/Foster St in around 1h 43m. 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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