What is the cheapest way to get from Essendon to Murray Bridge?

The cheapest way to get from Essendon to Murray Bridge is to bus which costs $15 - $65 and takes 12h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to Murray Bridge?

The fastest way to get from Essendon to Murray Bridge is to fly and bus which takes 6h 18m and costs $130 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Essendon and Murray Bridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Essendon to Murray Bridge. However, there are services departing from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd and arriving at Murray Bridge Adelaide Road via Sunshine Station/Dickson St, Deer Park and Currie Street, Stop D1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Essendon and Murray Bridge?

No, there is no direct train from Essendon station to Murray Bridge station. However, there are services departing from Essendon Station and arriving at Murray Bridge Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.

How far is it from Essendon to Murray Bridge?

The distance between Essendon and Murray Bridge is 722 km. The road distance is 643.6 km.

How do I travel from Essendon to Murray Bridge without a car?

The best way to get from Essendon to Murray Bridge without a car is to train which takes 9h 48m and costs $130 - $350.

How long does it take to get from Essendon to Murray Bridge?

It takes approximately 9h 48m to get from Essendon to Murray Bridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essendon to Murray Bridge bus from?

Essendon to Murray Bridge bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Deer Park station.

Where do I catch the Essendon to Murray Bridge train from?

Essendon to Murray Bridge train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Southern Cross Station.

Train or bus from Essendon to Murray Bridge?

The best way to get from Essendon to Murray Bridge is to train which takes 9h 48m and costs $130 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $65 and takes 12h 6m.

Where does the Essendon to Murray Bridge bus arrive?

Essendon to Murray Bridge bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Adelaide station.

What is the time difference between Essendon and Murray Bridge?

Murray Bridge is 30 min behind Essendon. It is currently 4:17 AM in Essendon and 3:47 AM in Murray Bridge.

Where does the Essendon to Murray Bridge train arrive?

Essendon to Murray Bridge train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Murray Bridge Station.

Can I drive from Essendon to Murray Bridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Essendon to Murray Bridge is 644 km. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from Essendon to Murray Bridge.

Where can I stay near Murray Bridge?

There are 62+ hotels available in Murray Bridge.

Essendon to Murray Bridge - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Essendon to Murray Bridge by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Southern Cross Station to Murray Bridge StationThe Overland
9h 48m
$136–346
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Information Centre/South TceCoach
12h 6m
$16–60
Drive 643.6 km
1. Drive from Essendon to Murray Bridge643.6 km
7h 13m
$123–177
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)MEL - ADL
2. Take the bus from Currie Street, Stop D1 to Murray Bridge Adelaide Road
6h 18m
$134–416
Bus via Adelaide
1. Take the bus from Deer Park to AdelaideAdelaide
2. Take the bus from Currie Street, Stop D1 to Murray Bridge Adelaide Road1213
14h 1m
$107–143

Essendon to Murray Bridge by train

2Weekly Trains

9h 48mAverage Duration

$136Cheapest Price

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Distance: 722.2 km
Duration: 9h 48m

What companies run services between Essendon, VIC, Australia and Murray Bridge, SA, Australia?

Journey Beyond - The Overland operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Murray Bridge Station twice a week. Tickets cost $130–340 and the journey takes 8h 33m. Alternatively, V-Line Buses operates a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Information Centre/South Tce once a week. Tickets cost $10–55 and the journey takes 10h 45m.

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