What is the cheapest way to get from Ferntree Gully to Essendon?

The cheapest way to get from Ferntree Gully to Essendon is to train which costs $6 and takes 1h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ferntree Gully to Essendon?

The fastest way to get from Ferntree Gully to Essendon is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $7 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Ferntree Gully and Essendon?

No, there is no direct bus from Ferntree Gully to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Brenock Park Dr/Burwood Hwy and arriving at Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Ferntree Gully and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from Ferntree Gully station to Essendon station. However, there are services departing from Ferntree Gully Station and arriving at Essendon Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.

How far is it from Ferntree Gully to Essendon?

The distance between Ferntree Gully and Essendon is 44 km. The road distance is 40.5 km.

How do I travel from Ferntree Gully to Essendon without a car?

The best way to get from Ferntree Gully to Essendon without a car is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Ferntree Gully to Essendon?

It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Ferntree Gully to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ferntree Gully to Essendon bus from?

Ferntree Gully to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan Buses, depart from Brenock Park Dr/Burwood Hwy station.

Where do I catch the Ferntree Gully to Essendon train from?

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

Train or bus from Ferntree Gully to Essendon?

The best way to get from Ferntree Gully to Essendon is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 732 bus and line 903 bus, which costs and takes 2h 36m.

Where does the Ferntree Gully to Essendon bus arrive?

Ferntree Gully to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan Buses, arrive at Box Hill Bus Station/Station St.

Where does the Ferntree Gully to Essendon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ferntree Gully to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Ferntree Gully to Essendon is 41 km. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Ferntree Gully to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 4882+ hotels available in Essendon.

Ferntree Gully to Essendon - 6 ways to travel via train, line 903 bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Ferntree Gully to Essendon by train, bus, car, taxi, or tram

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Train
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1. Take the train from Ferntree Gully Station to Flinders Street StationBelgrave / ...
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Essendon StationCraigieburn
1h 20m
$6
Train, line 903 bus
1. Take the train from Ferntree Gully Station to Box Hill StationBelgrave
2. Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd903
2h 13m
Drive 40.5 km
1. Drive from Ferntree Gully to Essendon40.5 km
42 min
$8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ferntree Gully to Essendon40.5 km
42 min
$95–120
Train, line 59 tram
1. Take the train from Ferntree Gully Station to Flinders Street StationBelgrave / ...
2. Take the tram from Flinders Street to Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #4459
1h 37m
$12
Line 732 bus, line 903 bus
1. Take the bus from Brenock Park Dr/Burwood Hwy to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St732
2. Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd903
2h 36m

Ferntree Gully to Essendon by train

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1h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 44 km
Duration: 1h 20m

What companies run services between Ferntree Gully, VIC, Australia and Essendon, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Ferntree Gully Station to Essendon Station via Flinders Street Station in around 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brenock Park Dr/Burwood Hwy to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St in around 2h 36m.

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