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

The cheapest way to get from Essendon to Eltham is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 29 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Essendon to Eltham is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs $50 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Essendon and Eltham?

No, there is no direct bus from Essendon to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd and arriving at Mt Pleasant Rd/Main Rd via Warringal SC/Cape St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from Essendon to Eltham?

The distance between Essendon and Eltham is 34 km. The road distance is 25.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Essendon to Eltham without a car is to line 902 bus which takes 1h 21m and costs $11.

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

It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Essendon to Eltham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essendon to Eltham bus from?

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

Train or bus from Essendon to Eltham?

The best way to get from Essendon to Eltham is to line 902 bus which takes 1h 21m and costs $11. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $11 and takes 1h 27m.

Where does the Essendon to Eltham bus arrive?

Essendon to Eltham bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Cape St/Burgundy St station.

Can I drive from Essendon to Eltham?

Yes, the driving distance between Essendon to Eltham is 25 km. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Essendon to Eltham.

Where can I stay near Eltham?

There are 4968+ hotels available in Eltham.

Essendon to Eltham - 5 ways to travel via train, line 902 bus, taxi, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 902 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd to Antoinette Bvd/Main Rd902
1h 21m
$10
Drive 25.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Essendon to Eltham25.4 km
29 min
$5–7
Train
1. Take the train from Essendon Station to Parliament StationCraigieburn
2. Take the train from Parliament Station to Eltham StationHurstbridge
1h 27m
$10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Essendon to Eltham25.4 km
29 min
$50–60
Line 903 bus, line 513 bus
1. Take the bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Cape St/Burgundy St903
2. Take the bus from Warringal SC/Cape St to Mt Pleasant Rd/Main Rd513
1h 51m
$9

Essendon to Eltham by train and bus

395Weekly Services

1h 21mAverage Duration

$10Cheapest Price

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Distance: 33.6 km
Duration: 1h 21m

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

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd to Antoinette Bvd/Main Rd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 56 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essendon Station to Antoinette Bvd/Main Rd via Parliament Station, Eltham Station, and Eltham Station/Main Rd in around 1h 27m.

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