What is the cheapest way to get from Essendon to Point Cook?

The cheapest way to get from Essendon to Point Cook is to train which costs $6 and takes 1h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to Point Cook?

The fastest way to get from Essendon to Point Cook is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs $50 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Essendon and Point Cook?

No, there is no direct bus from Essendon to Point Cook. However, there are services departing from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd and arriving at Homestead Run/Point Cook Rd via Pier St/Blyth St and Laverton Station/Railway Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.

How far is it from Essendon to Point Cook?

The distance between Essendon and Point Cook is 34 km. The road distance is 27 km.

How do I travel from Essendon to Point Cook without a car?

The best way to get from Essendon to Point Cook without a car is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Essendon to Point Cook?

It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Essendon to Point Cook, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essendon to Point Cook bus from?

Essendon to Point Cook bus services, operated by Metropolitan Buses, depart from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd station.

Train or bus from Essendon to Point Cook?

The best way to get from Essendon to Point Cook is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 903 bus and line 412 bus, which costs and takes 2h 7m.

Where does the Essendon to Point Cook bus arrive?

Essendon to Point Cook bus services, operated by Metropolitan Buses, arrive at Altona Station/Railway St South.

Can I drive from Essendon to Point Cook?

Yes, the driving distance between Essendon to Point Cook is 27 km. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Essendon to Point Cook.

Where can I stay near Point Cook?

There are 4253+ hotels available in Point Cook.

Essendon to Point Cook - 7 ways to travel via train, and line 903 bus

There are 7 ways to get from Essendon to Point Cook by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Essendon Station to North Melbourne StationCraigieburn
2. Take the train from North Melbourne Station to Williams Landing StationWerribee
1h 15m
$6
Line 903 bus, line 412 bus
1. Take the bus from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd to Altona Station/Railway St South903
2. Take the bus from Pier St/Blyth St to Laverton Station/Railway Ave412 / ...
2h 7m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Essendon to Point Cook27 km
24 min
$50–65
Drive 27 km
1. Drive from Essendon to Point Cook27 km
24 min
$6–8
Train, line 497 bus
1. Take the train from Essendon Station to North Melbourne Station
2. Take the train from North Melbourne Station to Williams Landing Station
3. Take the bus from Williams Landing Station to Atlantis Dr/Point Cook Rd949 / ...
1h 28m
Line 59 tram, train, line 495 bus
1. Take the tram from Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44 to Flinders Street59
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Williams Landing Station
3. Take the bus from Williams Landing Station to Ivory Ave/Alamanda Bvd495 / ...
1h 54m
Line 903 bus, line 495 bus
1. Take the bus from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd to Altona Station/Railway St South903
2. Take the bus from Williams Landing Station to Ivory Ave/Alamanda Bvd495 / ...
2h 9m

Essendon to Point Cook by train and bus

216Weekly Services

1h 15mAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 33.7 km
Duration: 1h 15m

What companies run services between Essendon, VIC, Australia and Point Cook, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Essendon Station to Emmanuel College/Dunnings Rd via North Melbourne Station, Williams Landing Station, and Williams Landing Station in around 1h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd to Homestead Run/Point Cook Rd via Altona Station/Railway St South, Pier St/Blyth St, and Laverton Station/Railway Ave in around 2h 7m.

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