There are 5 ways to get from Laverton to Essendon by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Laverton Station to North Melbourne StationWerribee
- Take the train from North Melbourne Station to Essendon StationCraigieburn
50 min$6Drive 20.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Laverton to Essendon20.7 km
20 min$4–6Line 412 bus, line 903 bus
- Take the bus from Laverton Station/Railway Ave to Pier St/Blyth St412 / ...
- Take the bus from Altona Station/Railway St South to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd903
1h 41m$9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Laverton to Essendon20.7 km
20 min$40–50Train, line 59 tram
- Take the train from Laverton Station to Flinders Street StationWerribee
- Take the tram from Flinders Street to Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #4459
1h 21m$12
Laverton to Essendon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Laverton to Essendon is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 20 min.
The fastest way to get from Laverton to Essendon is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $40 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Laverton station to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Laverton Station/Railway Ave and arriving at Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd via Altona Station/Railway St South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Laverton station to Essendon station. However, there are services departing from Laverton Station and arriving at Essendon Station via North Melbourne Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.
The distance between Laverton and Essendon is 27 km. The road distance is 20.7 km.
The best way to get from Laverton to Essendon without a car is to train which takes 50 min and costs $6.
It takes approximately 50 min to get from Laverton to Essendon, including transfers.
Laverton to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Laverton Station/Railway Ave.
Laverton to Essendon train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Laverton Station.
The best way to get from Laverton to Essendon is to train which takes 50 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 412 bus and line 903 bus, which costs $10 and takes 1h 41m.
What companies run services between Laverton, VIC, Australia and Essendon, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Laverton Station to Essendon Station via North Melbourne Station in around 50 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Laverton Station/Railway Ave to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd via Pier St/Blyth St and Altona Station/Railway St South in around 1h 41m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Laverton Station to North Melbourne Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from North Melbourne Station to Essendon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Laverton Station to Flinders Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- 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
- yarratrams.com.au
Tram from Flinders Street to Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://yarratrams.com.au/
- Daily
- $11
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Laverton Station/Railway Ave to Pier St/Blyth St
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $5
- Daily
- $9
Bus from Altona Station/Railway St South to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $5
- Daily
- $9
- Ave. Duration
- 20 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
Melton Bacchus Marsh Taxicabs
- Phone
- +61 3 9746 9999
- Website
- meltoncabs.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Laverton to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Pier St/Blyth St station.
Laverton to Essendon train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at North Melbourne Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Laverton to Essendon is 21 km. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Laverton to Essendon.
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