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

The cheapest way to get from Essendon to Oakleigh is to bus which costs $5 and takes 2h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essendon to Oakleigh is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs $50 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Essendon and Oakleigh?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd and arriving at Oakleigh Station/Portman St station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Essendon and Oakleigh?

No, there is no direct train from Essendon station to Oakleigh station. However, there are services departing from Essendon Station and arriving at Oakleigh Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.

How far is it from Essendon to Oakleigh?

The distance between Essendon and Oakleigh is 26 km. The road distance is 27.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Essendon to Oakleigh without a car is to train which takes 50 min and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 50 min to get from Essendon to Oakleigh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essendon to Oakleigh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essendon to Oakleigh train from?

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

Train or bus from Essendon to Oakleigh?

The best way to get from Essendon to Oakleigh is to train which takes 50 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 and takes 2h 24m.

Where does the Essendon to Oakleigh bus arrive?

Essendon to Oakleigh bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Oakleigh Station/Portman St.

Where does the Essendon to Oakleigh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essendon to Oakleigh?

Yes, the driving distance between Essendon to Oakleigh is 27 km. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Essendon to Oakleigh.

Where can I stay near Oakleigh?

There are 5263+ hotels available in Oakleigh.

Essendon to Oakleigh - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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

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 Stationtrain Craigieburn
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Oakleigh Stationtrain Pakenham / ...
50 min
$6
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Oakleigh Station/Portman Stbus 903
2h 24m
$5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Essendon to Oakleightaxi 27.3 km
26 min
$50–65
Drive 27.3 km
1. Drive from Essendon to Oakleighcar 27.3 km
26 min
$6–8

Essendon to Oakleigh by train

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Distance: 26.2 km
Duration: 50 min

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

You can take a train from Essendon Station to Oakleigh Station via Flinders Street Station in around 50 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Oakleigh Station/Portman St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 2h 24m.

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