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 $4 - $7 and takes 25 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 25 min and costs $40 - $55.

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 48m.

How far is it from Essendon to Lower Plenty?

The distance between Essendon and Lower Plenty is 26 km. The road distance is 21.6 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 line 905 bus which takes 1h and costs $11.

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

It takes approximately 1h 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.

Train or bus from Essendon to Lower Plenty?

The best way to get from Essendon to Lower Plenty is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs $11. Alternatively, you can line 903 bus and line 513 bus, which costs $10 and takes 1h 48m.

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.

Can I drive from Essendon to Lower Plenty?

Yes, the driving distance between Essendon to Lower Plenty is 22 km. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Essendon to Lower Plenty.

Where can I stay near Lower Plenty?

There are 4895+ hotels available in Lower Plenty.

Essendon to Lower Plenty - 5 ways to travel via train, line 905 bus, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Essendon to Lower Plenty by train, bus, 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.

Train, line 905 bus
best
1. Take the train from Essendon Station to Parliament StationCraigieburn
2. Take the bus from St Vincent's Hospital/Victoria Pde to Omar St/Parker St905
1h
$10
Drive 21.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Essendon to Lower Plenty21.6 km
25 min
$5–7
Train
1. Take the train from Essendon Station to Parliament StationCraigieburn
2. Take the train from Parliament Station to Greensborough StationHurstbridge
1h 23m
$10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Essendon to Lower Plenty21.6 km
25 min
$40–55
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 Old Eltham Rd/Main Rd513
1h 48m
$9

Essendon to Lower Plenty by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 26.5 km
Duration: 1h

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

You can take a train from Essendon Station to Para Rd/Main Rd via Parliament Station, Greensborough Station, and Greensborough Station/Para Rd in around 1h 23m. 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 48m.

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