What is the cheapest way to get from Essendon to Lower Plenty?

The cheapest way to get from Essendon to Lower Plenty is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 26 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to Lower Plenty?

The fastest way to get from Essendon to Lower Plenty is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs $50 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Essendon and Lower Plenty?

No, there is no direct bus from Essendon to Lower Plenty. However, there are services departing from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd and arriving at Old Eltham Rd/Main Rd via Warringal SC/Cape St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Essendon and Lower Plenty?

No, there is no direct train from Essendon station to Lower Plenty station. However, there are services departing from Essendon Station and arriving at Rosanna Station via Parliament Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.

How far is it from Essendon to Lower Plenty?

The distance between Essendon and Lower Plenty is 26 km. The road distance is 21.5 km.

How do I travel from Essendon to Lower Plenty without a car?

The best way to get from Essendon to Lower Plenty without a car is to train and bus which takes 56 min and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Essendon to Lower Plenty?

It takes approximately 56 min to get from Essendon to Lower Plenty, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essendon to Lower Plenty bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essendon to Lower Plenty train from?

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

Train or bus from Essendon to Lower Plenty?

The best way to get from Essendon to Lower Plenty is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 and takes 1h 31m.

Where does the Essendon to Lower Plenty bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essendon to Lower Plenty train arrive?

Essendon to Lower Plenty train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Parliament Station.

Can I drive from Essendon to Lower Plenty?

Yes, the driving distance between Essendon to Lower Plenty is 22 km. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Essendon to Lower Plenty.

Where can I stay near Lower Plenty?

There are 5197+ hotels available in Lower Plenty.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Essendon Station to Flagstaff Stationtrain Craigieburn
2. Take the bus from County Court/Lonsdale St to Omar St/Parker Stbus 905
56 min
$12
Drive 21.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Essendon to Lower Plentycar 21.5 km
26 min
$4–6
Train
1. Take the train from Essendon Station to Parliament Stationtrain Craigieburn
2. Take the train from Parliament Station to Rosanna Stationtrain Hurstbridge
1h 18m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Essendon to Lower Plentytaxi 21.5 km
26 min
$50–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Cape St/Burgundy Stbus 903
2. Take the bus from Warringal SC/Cape St to Old Eltham Rd/Main Rdbus 513
1h 31m
$12

Essendon to Lower Plenty by train and bus

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Distance: 26.2 km
Duration: 56 min

What companies run services between Essendon, VIC, Australia and Lower Plenty, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Essendon Station to Old Eltham Rd/Main Rd via Parliament Station, Rosanna Station, and Rosanna Station/Turnham Ave in around 1h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Old Eltham Rd/Main Rd via Cape St/Burgundy St and Warringal SC/Cape St in around 1h 31m.

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