What is the cheapest way to get from Lower Plenty to Essendon?

The cheapest way to get from Lower Plenty to Essendon is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 26 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Lower Plenty to Essendon?

The fastest way to get from Lower Plenty to Essendon is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs $50 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Lower Plenty and Essendon?

No, there is no direct bus from Lower Plenty to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg Golf Club/Main Rd and arriving at Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd via Nicholson St/Bell St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Lower Plenty and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from Lower Plenty station to Essendon station. However, there are services departing from Rosanna Station and arriving at Essendon Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.

How far is it from Lower Plenty to Essendon?

The distance between Lower Plenty and Essendon is 28 km. The road distance is 21.6 km.

How do I travel from Lower Plenty to Essendon without a car?

The best way to get from Lower Plenty to Essendon without a car is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Lower Plenty to Essendon?

It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Lower Plenty to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lower Plenty to Essendon bus from?

Lower Plenty to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Heidelberg Golf Club/Main Rd station.

Where do I catch the Lower Plenty to Essendon train from?

Lower Plenty to Essendon train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Rosanna Station.

Train or bus from Lower Plenty to Essendon?

The best way to get from Lower Plenty to Essendon is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can line 513 bus and line 903 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 19m.

Where does the Lower Plenty to Essendon bus arrive?

Lower Plenty to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Nicholson St/Bell St station.

Where does the Lower Plenty to Essendon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lower Plenty to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Lower Plenty to Essendon is 22 km. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Lower Plenty to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 5142+ hotels available in Essendon.

Lower Plenty to Essendon - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 513 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Lower Plenty to Essendon by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rosanna Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Hurstbridge
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Essendon Stationtrain Craigieburn
1h 12m
$12
Drive 21.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lower Plenty to Essendoncar 21.6 km
26 min
$4–6
Line 513 bus, line 903 bus
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg Golf Club/Main Rd to Nicholson St/Bell Stbus 513
2. Take the bus from Nicholson St/Bell St to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rdbus 903
1h 19m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lower Plenty to Essendontaxi 21.6 km
26 min
$50–65

Lower Plenty to Essendon by bus and train

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Distance: 28.4 km
Duration: 1h 12m

What companies run services between Lower Plenty, VIC, Australia and Essendon, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Heidelberg Golf Club/Main Rd to Essendon Station via Rosanna Station/Turnham Ave, Rosanna Station, and Flinders Street Station in around 1h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heidelberg Golf Club/Main Rd to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd via Nicholson St/Bell St in around 1h 19m.

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