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

The cheapest way to get from Melton to Essendon Fields is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 26 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Melton to Essendon Fields is to drive which takes 26 min and costs $5 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Melton and Essendon Fields?

No, there is no direct bus from Melton to Essendon Fields. However, there are services departing from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St and arriving at DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd via Sunshine Station/Dickson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

How far is it from Melton to Essendon Fields?

The distance between Melton and Essendon Fields is 51 km. The road distance is 31 km.

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

The best way to get from Melton to Essendon Fields without a car is to line 458 bus and train and line 59 tram which takes 1h 54m and costs $22 - $26.

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

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Melton to Essendon Fields, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Melton to Essendon Fields bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Melton to Essendon Fields?

Yes, the driving distance between Melton to Essendon Fields is 31 km. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Melton to Essendon Fields.

Where can I stay near Essendon Fields?

There are 5005+ hotels available in Essendon Fields.

Melton to Essendon Fields - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 458 bus

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

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Line 458 bus, train, line 59 tram
best
1. Take the bus from Barries Rd/Station Rd to Melton Station/Staughton Stbus 455 / ...
2. Take the train from Melton Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Essendon Stationtrain
4. Take the tram from Fletcher St/Napier St #41 to Earl St/Matthews Ave #56tram 59
1h 54m
$22–25
Drive 31 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melton to Essendon Fieldscar 31 km
26 min
$6–9
Line 456 bus, line 903 bus
1. Take the bus from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 456
2. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rdbus 903
2h 1m
$9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melton to Essendon Fieldstaxi 31 km
26 min
$80–100

Melton to Essendon Fields by bus, train, and tram

287Weekly Services

1h 54mAverage Duration

$22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 51.4 km
Duration: 1h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Melton Bus Interchange/Palmerston St to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd via Sunshine Station/Dickson St in around 2h 1m.

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