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

The cheapest way to get from Essendon to Ripponlea is to line 504 bus and line 246 bus which costs $5 and takes 2h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essendon to Ripponlea is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Essendon and Ripponlea?

No, there is no direct bus from Essendon to Ripponlea. However, there are services departing from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd and arriving at Tennyson St/Glen Huntly Rd via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd and Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Essendon and Ripponlea?

No, there is no direct train from Essendon station to Ripponlea station. However, there are services departing from Essendon Station and arriving at Ripponlea Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44 min.

How far is it from Essendon to Ripponlea?

The distance between Essendon and Ripponlea is 19 km. The road distance is 17.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Essendon to Ripponlea without a car is to train which takes 44 min and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 44 min to get from Essendon to Ripponlea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essendon to Ripponlea bus from?

Essendon to Ripponlea bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd station.

Where do I catch the Essendon to Ripponlea train from?

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

Train or bus from Essendon to Ripponlea?

The best way to get from Essendon to Ripponlea is to train which takes 44 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 504 bus and line 246 bus, which costs $5 and takes 2h 4m.

Where does the Essendon to Ripponlea bus arrive?

Essendon to Ripponlea bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde station.

Where does the Essendon to Ripponlea train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essendon to Ripponlea?

Yes, the driving distance between Essendon to Ripponlea is 17 km. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Essendon to Ripponlea.

Where can I stay near Ripponlea?

There are 5018+ hotels available in Ripponlea.

Essendon to Ripponlea - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 504 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Essendon to Ripponlea by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Essendon Station to Flinders Street StationCraigieburn
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Ripponlea StationSandringham
44 min
$6
Line 504 bus, line 246 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd to Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde504
2. Take the bus from Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde to Tennyson St/Glen Huntly Rd246
2h 4m
$4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Essendon to Ripponlea17.4 km
20 min
$35–45
Drive 17.4 km
1. Drive from Essendon to Ripponlea17.4 km
20 min
$4–5
Line 59 tram, train
1. Take the tram from Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44 to Flinders Street59
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Ripponlea StationSandringham
1h 9m
$12

Essendon to Ripponlea by train

504Weekly Trains

44 minAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 19.5 km
Duration: 44 min

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

You can take a train from Essendon Station to Ripponlea Station via Flinders Street Station in around 44 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd to Tennyson St/Glen Huntly Rd via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd and Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde in around 2h 4m.

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