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How to get fromEssendon to Doreenby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Essendon to Doreen by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train via Doreen

    best
    1. Take the bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Preston Station/Murray Rdbus bus 903
    2. Take the train from Preston Station to Mernda Stationtrain train Mernda / ...
    1h 31m
    $31–35

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rdbus bus 903
    2. Take the bus from Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd to Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rdbus bus 382
    2h 32m
    $6

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Flagstaff Station to Mernda Stationtrain train Mernda
    1h 38m
    $24–28

  4. Drive  36.1 km

    1. Drive from Essendon to Doreencar car 36.1 km
    39 min
    $7–10

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Essendon to Doreentaxi taxi 36.1 km
    39 min
    $85–110

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Preston Station/Murray Rdbus bus 903
    2. Take the train from Preston Station to Mernda Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd to Cathedral Rise/Timbertop Drbus bus 381
    1h 50m
    $18

Essendon to Doreen by bus and train

Calendar346Weekly Services
Duration1h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 39.9 km
  • Duration: 1h 31m

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Flagstaff Station to Mernda Station every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 56 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Cathedral Rise/Timbertop Dr via Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd and Mernda Station/Bridge Inn Rd in around 2h 32m.

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