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

The cheapest way to get from Melton to Essendon is to line 456 bus and line 903 bus which costs $5 and takes 1h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melton to Essendon is to drive which takes 27 min and costs $6 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Melton and Essendon?

No, there is no direct bus from Melton to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St and arriving at Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd via Sunshine Station/Dickson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.

How far is it from Melton to Essendon?

The distance between Melton and Essendon is 47 km. The road distance is 32.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Melton to Essendon without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs $16 - $20.

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

It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Melton to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melton to Essendon bus from?

Melton to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St station.

Train or bus from Melton to Essendon?

The best way to get from Melton to Essendon is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs $16 - $20. Alternatively, you can line 456 bus and line 903 bus, which costs $5 and takes 1h 46m.

Where does the Melton to Essendon bus arrive?

Melton to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Sunshine Station/Dickson St.

Can I drive from Melton to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Melton to Essendon is 33 km. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Melton to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 5084+ hotels available in Essendon.

Melton to Essendon - 4 ways to travel via train, line 456 bus, and line 903 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Melton Station to Southern Cross StationBallarat
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Essendon StationCraigieburn
1h 37m
$16–19
Line 456 bus, line 903 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St to Sunshine Station/Dickson St456
2. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd903
1h 46m
$4
Drive 32.7 km
1. Drive from Melton to Essendon32.7 km
27 min
$7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melton to Essendon32.7 km
27 min
$85–110

Melton to Essendon by bus and train

287Weekly Services

1h 37mAverage Duration

$16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 46.8 km
Duration: 1h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Barries Rd/Station Rd to Essendon Station via Melton Station/Staughton St, Melton Station, and Southern Cross Station in around 1h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd via Sunshine Station/Dickson St in around 1h 46m.

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