What is the cheapest way to get from Essendon to North Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Essendon to North Melbourne is to line 959 bus which costs $5 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to North Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Essendon to North Melbourne is to train which takes 7 min and costs $6.

Is there a direct bus between Essendon and North Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mt Alexander Rd/Keilor Rd and arriving at Gatehouse St/Flemington Rd. Services depart once daily, and operate Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

Is there a direct train between Essendon and North Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essendon Station station and arriving at Kensington Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Essendon to North Melbourne?

The distance between Essendon and North Melbourne is 4 km.

How do I travel from Essendon to North Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Essendon to North Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 7 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Essendon to North Melbourne?

The train from Essendon Station to Kensington Station takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Essendon to North Melbourne bus from?

Essendon to North Melbourne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Mt Alexander Rd/Keilor Rd station.

Where do I catch the Essendon to North Melbourne train from?

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

Train or bus from Essendon to North Melbourne?

The best way to get from Essendon to North Melbourne is to train which takes 7 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 959 bus, which costs $5 and takes 16 min.

Where does the Essendon to North Melbourne bus arrive?

Essendon to North Melbourne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Gatehouse St/Flemington Rd station.

Where does the Essendon to North Melbourne train arrive?

Essendon to North Melbourne train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Kensington Station.

Where can I stay near North Melbourne?

There are 5214+ hotels available in North Melbourne.

Essendon to North Melbourne - 5 ways to travel via train, line 959 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Essendon to North Melbourne by train, bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Essendon Station to Kensington StationCraigieburn
7 min
$6
Line 959 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mt Alexander Rd/Keilor Rd to Gatehouse St/Flemington Rd959
16 min
$5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Essendon to North Melbourne6.9 km
8 min
$16–20
Walk
1. Take the foot from Essendon to North Melbourne6.6 km
1h 19m
Line 59 tram
1. Take the tram from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd #43 to Royal Childrens Hospital/Flemington Rd #1959
21 min
$6

Essendon to North Melbourne by train

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Distance: 4.4 km
Duration: 7 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Essendon Station to Kensington Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Mt Alexander Rd/Keilor Rd to Gatehouse St/Flemington Rd once daily. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 16 min.

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