What is the cheapest way to get from Essendon to Diggers Rest?

The cheapest way to get from Essendon to Diggers Rest is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 18 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to Diggers Rest?

The fastest way to get from Essendon to Diggers Rest is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $60 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Essendon and Diggers Rest?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leake St/Mt Alexander Rd and arriving at Mullock Rd/Welcome Rd. Services depart every three hours, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

Is there a direct train between Essendon and Diggers Rest?

No, there is no direct train from Essendon station to Diggers Rest station. However, there are services departing from Essendon Station and arriving at Diggers Rest Station via North Melbourne Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.

How far is it from Essendon to Diggers Rest?

The distance between Essendon and Diggers Rest is 23 km. The road distance is 22.8 km.

How do I travel from Essendon to Diggers Rest without a car?

The best way to get from Essendon to Diggers Rest without a car is to line 483 bus which takes 24 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Essendon to Diggers Rest?

The line 483 bus from Leake St/Mt Alexander Rd to Mullock Rd/Welcome Rd takes 24 min including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Essendon to Diggers Rest bus from?

Essendon to Diggers Rest bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Leake St/Mt Alexander Rd station.

Where do I catch the Essendon to Diggers Rest train from?

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

Train or bus from Essendon to Diggers Rest?

The best way to get from Essendon to Diggers Rest is to line 483 bus which takes 24 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 and takes 1h 2m.

Where does the Essendon to Diggers Rest bus arrive?

Essendon to Diggers Rest bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Mullock Rd/Welcome Rd station.

Where does the Essendon to Diggers Rest train arrive?

Essendon to Diggers Rest train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at North Melbourne Station.

Can I drive from Essendon to Diggers Rest?

Yes, the driving distance between Essendon to Diggers Rest is 23 km. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Essendon to Diggers Rest.

Where can I stay near Diggers Rest?

There are 317+ hotels available in Diggers Rest.

Essendon to Diggers Rest - 5 ways to travel via train, line 483 bus, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Essendon to Diggers Rest by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Line 483 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Leake St/Mt Alexander Rd to Mullock Rd/Welcome Rdbus 483
24 min
$6
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Essendon Station to North Melbourne Stationtrain Craigieburn
2. Take the train from North Melbourne Station to Diggers Rest Stationtrain Sunbury
1h 2m
$5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Essendon to Diggers Resttaxi 22.8 km
18 min
$60–75
Drive 22.8 km
1. Drive from Essendon to Diggers Restcar 22.8 km
18 min
$5–6
Line 476 bus
1. Take the bus from Florence St/Thistle St to Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rdbus 476
1h 12m
$12

Essendon to Diggers Rest by bus

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Distance: 23.1 km
Duration: 24 min

What companies run services between Essendon, VIC, Australia and Diggers Rest, VIC, Australia?

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Leake St/Mt Alexander Rd to Mullock Rd/Welcome Rd every 3 hours. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essendon Station to Diggers Rest Station via North Melbourne Station in around 1h 2m.

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