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How to get fromEssendon to Melbourne CBDby train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Essendon to Melbourne CBD by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Essendon Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain train Craigieburn
    21 min
    $6

  2. Drive 9.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Essendon to Melbourne CBDcar car 9.5 km
    11 min
    $2–3

  3. Line 959 bus

    1. Take the bus from Mt Alexander Rd/Keilor Rd to William St/A'Beckett Stbus bus 959
    21 min
    $6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Essendon to Melbourne CBDtaxi taxi 9.5 km
    11 min
    $27–32

  5. Line 59 tram

    1. Take the tram from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd #43 to Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5tram tram 59
    33 min
    $6

  6. Line 477 bus, line 505 bus

    1. Take the bus from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rdbus bus 483 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd to Melbourne University/Royal Pdebus bus 505
    52 min
    $6

Essendon to Melbourne CBD by train

Calendar512Weekly Trains
Duration21 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11 km
  • Duration: 21 min

What companies run services between Essendon, VIC, Australia and Melbourne CBD, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Essendon Station to Flinders Street Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Mt Alexander Rd/Keilor Rd to William St/A'Beckett St once daily. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 21 min.

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