There are 6 ways to get from Essendon to Ferntree Gully by train, bus, car, taxi, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Essendon Station to Parliament StationCraigieburn
- Take the train from Parliament Station to Ferntree Gully StationBelgrave
1h 33m$6Line 903 bus, line 732 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St903
- Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Forest Rd/Burwood Hwy732
2h 49m$4Line 903 bus, train
- Take the bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St903
- Take the train from Box Hill Rail Replacement Bus Stop to Ferntree Gully Rail Replacement Bus StopReplacement Bus / ...
2h 41m$10Drive 41.5 km
- Drive from Essendon to Ferntree Gully41.5 km
40 min$9–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Essendon to Ferntree Gully41.5 km
40 min$100–120Line 59 tram, train
- Take the tram from Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44 to Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #559
- Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Ferntree Gully StationBelgrave
1h 52m$12
Essendon to Ferntree Gully by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Essendon to Ferntree Gully is to line 903 bus and line 732 bus which costs $5 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Essendon to Ferntree Gully is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Essendon to Ferntree Gully. However, there are services departing from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd and arriving at Forest Rd/Burwood Hwy via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Essendon station to Ferntree Gully station. However, there are services departing from Essendon Station and arriving at Ferntree Gully Station via Parliament Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
The distance between Essendon and Ferntree Gully is 44 km. The road distance is 41.5 km.
The best way to get from Essendon to Ferntree Gully without a car is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs $6.
It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Essendon to Ferntree Gully, including transfers.
Essendon to Ferntree Gully bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd station.
Essendon to Ferntree Gully train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Essendon Station.
The best way to get from Essendon to Ferntree Gully is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 903 bus and line 732 bus, which costs $5 and takes 2h 49m.
What companies run services between Essendon, VIC, Australia and Ferntree Gully, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Essendon Station to Ferntree Gully Station via Parliament Station in around 1h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Forest Rd/Burwood Hwy via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St in around 2h 49m.
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- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
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 Ferntree Gully Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Box Hill Rail Replacement Bus Stop to Ferntree Gully Rail Replacement Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 43 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 Melbourne Central Station to Ferntree Gully Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- ptv.vic.gov.au
Bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $5
- Daily
- $9
Bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Forest Rd/Burwood Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
- Daily
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $100–120
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 Ferntree Gully bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Box Hill Bus Station/Station St.
Essendon to Ferntree Gully train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Parliament Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essendon to Ferntree Gully is 41 km. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Essendon to Ferntree Gully.
There are 851+ hotels available in Ferntree Gully.