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

The cheapest way to get from Lalor to Essendon is to line 555 bus and line 903 bus which costs $5 and takes 1h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lalor to Essendon is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $40 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Lalor and Essendon?

No, there is no direct bus from Lalor station to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Lalor Station/High St and arriving at Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd via Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Lalor and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from Lalor station to Essendon station. However, there are services departing from Lalor Station and arriving at Essendon Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.

How far is it from Lalor to Essendon?

The distance between Lalor and Essendon is 20 km. The road distance is 20.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lalor to Essendon without a car is to train and line 903 bus which takes 56 min and costs $11.

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

It takes approximately 56 min to get from Lalor to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lalor to Essendon bus from?

Lalor to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Lalor Station/High St.

Where do I catch the Lalor to Essendon train from?

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

Train or bus from Lalor to Essendon?

The best way to get from Lalor to Essendon is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 555 bus and line 903 bus, which costs $5 and takes 1h 27m.

Where does the Lalor to Essendon bus arrive?

Lalor to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd station.

Where does the Lalor to Essendon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lalor to Essendon?

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

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 4948+ hotels available in Essendon.

Lalor to Essendon - 5 ways to travel via train, line 903 bus, taxi, and car

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

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Train, line 903 bus
best
1. Take the train from Lalor Station to Preston StationMernda
2. Take the bus from Preston Station/Murray Rd to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd903
56 min
$10
Drive 20.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lalor to Essendon20.4 km
17 min
$4–6
Train
1. Take the train from Lalor Station to Flinders Street StationMernda
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Essendon StationCraigieburn
1h 3m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lalor to Essendon20.4 km
17 min
$40–50
Line 555 bus, line 903 bus
1. Take the bus from Lalor Station/High St to Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd555
2. Take the bus from Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd903
1h 27m
$4

Lalor to Essendon by train and bus

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56 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 20.4 km
Duration: 56 min

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

You can take a train from Lalor Station to Essendon Station via Flinders Street Station in around 1h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lalor Station/High St to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd via Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd in around 1h 27m.

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