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How to get fromEssendon to Meltonby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Essendon to Melton by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Essendon Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train Craigieburn
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Melton Stationtrain train Ballarat
    1h 35m
    $20–22

  2. Drive 31.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Essendon to Meltoncar car 31.8 km
    27 min
    $6–9

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus bus 903
    2. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston Stbus bus 456
    1h 38m
    $12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Essendon to Meltontaxi taxi 31.8 km
    27 min
    $75–95

Essendon to Melton by train and bus

Calendar201Weekly Services
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 47.9 km
  • Duration: 1h 35m

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

You can take a train from Essendon Station to Henry St/Palmerston St via Southern Cross Station, Melton Station, and Melton Station/Brooklyn Rd in around 1h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd to Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St via Sunshine Station/Dickson St in around 1h 38m.

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