There are 5 ways to get from Essendon to Ravenhall by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Essendon Station to Southern Cross StationCraigieburn
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Caroline Springs StationBallarat
56 min$12–14Drive 19.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Essendon to Ravenhall19.9 km
19 min$4–6Line 903 bus, train
- Take the bus from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd to Sunshine Station/Dickson St903
- Take the train from Sunshine Station to Caroline Springs StationBallarat
1h 5m$10–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Essendon to Ravenhall19.9 km
19 min$40–50Line 903 bus, line 400 bus
- Take the bus from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd to Sunshine Station/Dickson St903
- Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Dame Phyllis Frost Centre/Riding Boundary Rd400
1h 46m$4
Essendon to Ravenhall by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Essendon to Ravenhall is to line 903 bus and line 400 bus which costs $5 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Essendon to Ravenhall is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $40 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Essendon to Ravenhall. However, there are services departing from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd and arriving at Dame Phyllis Frost Centre/Riding Boundary Rd via Sunshine Station/Dickson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Essendon station to Ravenhall station. However, there are services departing from Essendon Station and arriving at Caroline Springs Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
The distance between Essendon and Ravenhall is 29 km. The road distance is 19.9 km.
The best way to get from Essendon to Ravenhall without a car is to train which takes 56 min and costs $11 - $15.
It takes approximately 56 min to get from Essendon to Ravenhall, including transfers.
Essendon to Ravenhall bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd station.
Essendon to Ravenhall train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Essendon Station.
The best way to get from Essendon to Ravenhall is to train which takes 56 min and costs $11 - $15. Alternatively, you can line 903 bus and line 400 bus, which costs $5 and takes 1h 46m.
What companies run services between Essendon, VIC, Australia and Ravenhall, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Essendon Station to Caroline Springs Station via Southern Cross Station in around 56 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd to Dame Phyllis Frost Centre/Riding Boundary Rd via Sunshine Station/Dickson St in around 1h 46m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Essendon Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Caroline Springs Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $6–9
Train from Sunshine Station to Caroline Springs Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $6–9
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd to Sunshine Station/Dickson St
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $5
- Daily
- $9
Bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Dame Phyllis Frost Centre/Riding Boundary Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
- Daily
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Estimated price
- $40–50
Silver Top Taxi
- Phone
- 13 10 08
- Website
- silvertop.com.au
Silver Service Taxi Melbourne Airport
- Phone
- +61 3 9088 0786
Melbourne Silver Premium Cabs
- Phone
- +61 422 502 251
- Website
- melbournesilverpremiumcabs.com.au
Crown Cabs
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
13CABS
- Phone
- 132227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Essendon to Ravenhall bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Sunshine Station/Dickson St.
Essendon to Ravenhall train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essendon to Ravenhall is 20 km. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Essendon to Ravenhall.
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