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

The cheapest way to get from Macleod to Essendon is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 22 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Macleod to Essendon is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $35 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Macleod and Essendon?

No, there is no direct bus from Macleod to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Broadford Cres/Glenmore St and arriving at Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd via Coburg PS/Bell St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Macleod and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from Macleod station to Essendon station. However, there are services departing from Macleod Station and arriving at Essendon Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.

How far is it from Macleod to Essendon?

The distance between Macleod and Essendon is 26 km. The road distance is 18.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Macleod to Essendon without a car is to train which takes 56 min and costs $6.

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

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

Where do I catch the Macleod to Essendon bus from?

Macleod to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Broadford Cres/Glenmore St station.

Where do I catch the Macleod to Essendon train from?

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

Train or bus from Macleod to Essendon?

The best way to get from Macleod to Essendon is to train which takes 56 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 561 bus and line 903 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 24m.

Where does the Macleod to Essendon bus arrive?

Macleod to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Coburg PS/Bell St station.

Where does the Macleod to Essendon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Macleod to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Macleod to Essendon is 18 km. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Macleod to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 3297+ hotels available in Essendon.

Macleod to Essendon - 4 ways to travel via train, line 561 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Macleod Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Hurstbridge
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Essendon Stationtrain Craigieburn
56 min
$6
Drive 18.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Macleod to Essendoncar 18.1 km
22 min
$4–5
Line 561 bus, line 903 bus
1. Take the bus from Broadford Cres/Glenmore St to Coburg PS/Bell Stbus 561
2. Take the bus from Coburg PS/Bell St to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rdbus 903
1h 24m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Macleod to Essendontaxi 18.1 km
22 min
$35–50

Macleod to Essendon by train

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Distance: 25.9 km
Duration: 56 min

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

You can take a train from Macleod Station to Essendon Station via Flinders Street Station in around 56 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadford Cres/Glenmore St to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd via Coburg PS/Bell St in around 1h 24m.

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