There are 5 ways to get from Essendon to Docklands by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Essendon Station to Flagstaff StationCraigieburn
14 min$6Drive 9 km
cheapest- Drive from Essendon to Docklands9 km
10 min$2–3Line 959 bus
- Take the bus from Mt Alexander Rd/Keilor Rd to William St/A'Beckett St959
21 min$5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Essendon to Docklands9 km
10 min$20–25Line 59 tram
- Take the tram from Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44 to Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #559
34 min$6
Essendon to Docklands by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Essendon to Docklands is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 10 min.
The fastest way to get from Essendon to Docklands is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $20 - $25.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mt Alexander Rd/Keilor Rd and arriving at William St/A'Beckett St. Services depart once daily, and operate Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 21 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essendon Station station and arriving at Flagstaff Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.
The distance between Essendon and Docklands is 8 km. The road distance is 9 km.
The best way to get from Essendon to Docklands without a car is to train which takes 14 min and costs $6.
The train from Essendon Station to Flagstaff Station takes 14 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Essendon to Docklands bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Mt Alexander Rd/Keilor Rd station.
Essendon to Docklands train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Essendon Station.
The best way to get from Essendon to Docklands is to train which takes 14 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 959 bus, which costs $5 and takes 21 min.
What companies run services between Essendon, VIC, Australia and Docklands, VIC, Australia?
Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Essendon Station to Flagstaff Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Mt Alexander Rd/Keilor Rd to William St/A'Beckett St once daily. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 21 min.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Essendon Station to Flagstaff Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- yarratrams.com.au
Tram from Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44 to Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://yarratrams.com.au/
- Daily
- $11
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Mt Alexander Rd/Keilor Rd to William St/A'Beckett St
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $5
- Daily
- $9
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Estimated price
- $20–25
Silver Top Taxi
- Phone
- 13 10 08
- Website
- silvertop.com.au
Silver Service Taxi Melbourne Airport
- Phone
- +61 3 9088 0786
Melbourne Silver Premium Cabs
- Phone
- +61 422 502 251
- Website
- melbournesilverpremiumcabs.com.au
Crown Cabs
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
13CABS
- Phone
- 132227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Essendon to Docklands bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at William St/A'Beckett St station.
Essendon to Docklands train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flagstaff Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essendon to Docklands is 9 km. It takes approximately 10 min to drive from Essendon to Docklands.
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