What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Essendon Fields?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Essendon Fields is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 14 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Essendon Fields?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Essendon Fields is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $28 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Essendon Fields?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Flinders Lane/Queen St and arriving at York St/Matthews Ave. Services depart once daily, and operate Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Essendon Fields?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St #3 and arriving at Earl St/Matthews Ave #56. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43 min.

How far is it from Melbourne to Essendon Fields?

The distance between Melbourne and Essendon Fields is 14 km. The road distance is 13.3 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Essendon Fields without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Essendon Fields without a car is to line 959 bus which takes 25 min and costs $5.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Essendon Fields?

The line 959 bus from Flinders Lane/Queen St to York St/Matthews Ave takes 25 min including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Essendon Fields bus from?

Melbourne to Essendon Fields bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Flinders Lane/Queen St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Essendon Fields train from?

Melbourne to Essendon Fields train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St #3 station.

Where does the Melbourne to Essendon Fields bus arrive?

Melbourne to Essendon Fields bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at York St/Matthews Ave station.

Where does the Melbourne to Essendon Fields train arrive?

Melbourne to Essendon Fields train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Earl St/Matthews Ave #56 station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Essendon Fields?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Essendon Fields is 13 km. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Melbourne to Essendon Fields.

Where can I stay near Essendon Fields?

There are 4950+ hotels available in Essendon Fields.

Melbourne to Essendon Fields - 5 ways to travel via line 959 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Essendon Fields by bus, tram, taxi, or car

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Line 959 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Flinders Lane/Queen St to York St/Matthews Ave959
25 min
$5
Drive 13.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne to Essendon Fields13.3 km
14 min
$3–4
Line 59 tram
1. Take the tram from Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St #3 to Earl St/Matthews Ave #5659
43 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Essendon Fields13.3 km
14 min
$28–35
Line 505 bus, line 477 bus
1. Take the bus from Melbourne University/Grattan St to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd505
2. Take the bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd to Essendon Fields/English St477
1h 7m
$9

Melbourne to Essendon Fields by bus

8Weekly Buses

25 minAverage Duration

$5Cheapest Price

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Distance: 13.8 km
Duration: 25 min

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Essendon Fields, VIC, Australia?

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Flinders Lane/Queen St to York St/Matthews Ave once daily. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St #3 to Earl St/Matthews Ave #56 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 43 min.

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