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

The cheapest way to get from Essendon to Highett is to bus which costs $5 and takes 3h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essendon to Highett is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs $50 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Essendon and Highett?

No, there is no direct bus from Essendon to Highett. However, there are services departing from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd and arriving at Nepean Hwy/Rowans Rd via Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Essendon and Highett?

No, there is no direct train from Essendon station to Highett station. However, there are services departing from Essendon Station and arriving at Highett Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.

How far is it from Essendon to Highett?

The distance between Essendon and Highett is 30 km. The road distance is 27.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Essendon to Highett without a car is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Essendon to Highett, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essendon to Highett bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essendon to Highett train from?

Essendon to Highett train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Essendon Station.

Train or bus from Essendon to Highett?

The best way to get from Essendon to Highett is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 and takes 3h 13m.

Where does the Essendon to Highett bus arrive?

Essendon to Highett bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rd station.

Where does the Essendon to Highett train arrive?

Essendon to Highett train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Can I drive from Essendon to Highett?

Yes, the driving distance between Essendon to Highett is 27 km. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Essendon to Highett.

Where can I stay near Highett?

There are 4828+ hotels available in Highett.

Essendon to Highett - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Essendon Station to Flinders Street StationCraigieburn
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Highett StationFrankston
1h 2m
$6
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rd903
3h 13m
$4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Essendon to Highett27.1 km
29 min
$50–65
Drive 27.1 km
1. Drive from Essendon to Highett27.1 km
29 min
$6–8
Line 59 tram, train
1. Take the tram from Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44 to Flinders Street59
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Highett StationFrankston
1h 21m
$12

Essendon to Highett by train

504Weekly Trains

1h 2mAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 29.8 km
Duration: 1h 2m

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

You can take a train from Essendon Station to Highett Station via Flinders Street Station in around 1h 2m. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 2h 16m.

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