There are 5 ways to get from Essendon to Epping by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Line 903 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Preston Station/Murray Rd903
- Take the train from Preston Station to Epping StationMernda
59 min$10Line 903 bus, line 556 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd903
- Take the bus from Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd to Epping Station/Cooper St556
1h 42m$4Train
- Take the train from Essendon Station to Parliament StationCraigieburn
- Take the train from Parliament Station to Epping StationMernda
1h 6m$6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Essendon to Epping21.6 km
22 min$40–55Drive 21.6 km
- Drive from Essendon to Epping21.6 km
22 min$5–6
Essendon to Epping by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Essendon to Epping is to line 903 bus and line 556 bus which costs $5 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Essendon to Epping is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $40 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Essendon to Epping station. However, there are services departing from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd and arriving at Epping Station/Cooper St via Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Essendon station to Epping station. However, there are services departing from Essendon Station and arriving at Epping Station via Parliament Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.
The distance between Essendon and Epping is 22 km. The road distance is 21.6 km.
The best way to get from Essendon to Epping without a car is to line 903 bus and train which takes 59 min and costs $11.
It takes approximately 59 min to get from Essendon to Epping, including transfers.
Essendon to Epping bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd station.
Essendon to Epping train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Essendon Station.
The best way to get from Essendon to Epping is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 903 bus and line 556 bus, which costs $5 and takes 1h 42m.
What companies run services between Essendon, VIC, Australia and Epping, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Essendon Station to Epping Station via Parliament Station in around 1h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Epping Station/Cooper St via Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd in around 1h 42m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Preston Station to Epping Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Essendon Station to Parliament Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 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
Train from Parliament Station to Epping Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- 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
- ptv.vic.gov.au
Bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Preston Station/Murray Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $5
- Daily
- $9
Bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $5
- Daily
- $9
Bus from Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd to Epping Station/Cooper St
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
- Daily
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Estimated price
- $40–55
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 Epping bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd station.
Essendon to Epping train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Parliament Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essendon to Epping is 22 km. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Essendon to Epping.
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