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

The cheapest way to get from Essendon to McKinnon is to bus which costs $5 and takes 3h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essendon to McKinnon is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs $45 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Essendon and McKinnon?

No, there is no direct bus from Essendon to McKinnon station. However, there are services departing from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd and arriving at McKinnon Station/McKinnon Rd via Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Essendon and McKinnon?

No, there is no direct train from Essendon station to McKinnon station. However, there are services departing from Essendon Station and arriving at McKinnon Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.

How far is it from Essendon to McKinnon?

The distance between Essendon and McKinnon is 26 km. The road distance is 23.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Essendon to McKinnon without a car is to train which takes 52 min and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 52 min to get from Essendon to McKinnon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essendon to McKinnon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essendon to McKinnon train from?

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

Train or bus from Essendon to McKinnon?

The best way to get from Essendon to McKinnon is to train which takes 52 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 and takes 3h 9m.

Where does the Essendon to McKinnon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essendon to McKinnon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essendon to McKinnon?

Yes, the driving distance between Essendon to McKinnon is 24 km. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Essendon to McKinnon.

Where can I stay near McKinnon?

There are 5131+ hotels available in McKinnon.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Essendon to McKinnon 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 McKinnon StationFrankston
52 min
$5
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rd903
3h 9m
$4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Essendon to McKinnon23.6 km
26 min
$45–60
Drive 23.6 km
1. Drive from Essendon to McKinnon23.6 km
26 min
$5–7
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 McKinnon StationFrankston
1h 11m
$11

Essendon to McKinnon by train

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52 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 25.5 km
Duration: 52 min

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

You can take a train from Essendon Station to McKinnon Station via Flinders Street Station in around 52 min. 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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