There are 5 ways to get from Mount Waverley to Essendon by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Mount Waverley Station to Flinders Street StationGlen Waverley
- Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Essendon StationCraigieburn
56 min$6Line 733 bus, line 903 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mt Waverley SC/Stephensons Rd to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St733
- Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd903
2h 22m$4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mount Waverley to Essendon27.7 km
29 min$50–65Drive 27.7 km
- Drive from Mount Waverley to Essendon27.7 km
29 min$6–8Train, line 59 tram
- Take the train from Mount Waverley Station to Flinders Street StationGlen Waverley
- Take the tram from Flinders Street to Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #4459
1h 12m$12
Mount Waverley to Essendon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mount Waverley to Essendon is to line 733 bus and line 903 bus which costs $5 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Mount Waverley to Essendon is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs $50 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Mount Waverley to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Mt Waverley SC/Stephensons Rd and arriving at Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Mount Waverley station to Essendon station. However, there are services departing from Mount Waverley Station and arriving at Essendon Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
The distance between Mount Waverley and Essendon is 27 km. The road distance is 27.7 km.
The best way to get from Mount Waverley to Essendon without a car is to train which takes 56 min and costs $6.
It takes approximately 56 min to get from Mount Waverley to Essendon, including transfers.
Mount Waverley to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Mt Waverley SC/Stephensons Rd station.
Mount Waverley to Essendon train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Mount Waverley Station.
The best way to get from Mount Waverley to Essendon is to train which takes 56 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 733 bus and line 903 bus, which costs $5 and takes 2h 22m.
What companies run services between Mount Waverley, VIC, Australia and Essendon, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Mount Waverley Station to Essendon Station via Flinders Street Station in around 56 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mt Waverley SC/Stephensons Rd to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St in around 2h 22m.
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- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Mount Waverley Station to Flinders Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Flinders Street Station to Essendon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- yarratrams.com.au
Tram from Flinders Street to Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://yarratrams.com.au/
- Daily
- $11
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- ptv.vic.gov.au
Bus from Mt Waverley SC/Stephensons Rd to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $5
- Daily
- $9
Bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
- Daily
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- $50–65
Dandenong Taxi Cab Service
- Phone
- +61 3 87590231
- Website
- dandenongtaxicabservice.com.au
Dandenong Taxi 24
- Phone
- +61401638077
- Website
- dandenongtaxi24.com.au
Dandenong Cabs
- Phone
- +61 3 9799 8460
Dandenong Ranges Taxi Services
- Phone
- +61 3 9753 6933
Silver Top Taxi
- Phone
- 13 10 08
- Website
- silvertop.com.au
Silver Service Taxi Melbourne Airport
- Phone
- +61 3 9088 0786
Melbourne Silver Premium Cabs
- Phone
- +61 422 502 251
- Website
- melbournesilverpremiumcabs.com.au
Crown Cabs
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
13CABS
- Phone
- 132227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
Casey Taxi
- Phone
- +61 407198763
- Website
- caseycabs.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Mount Waverley to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Box Hill Bus Station/Station St.
Mount Waverley to Essendon train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mount Waverley to Essendon is 28 km. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Mount Waverley to Essendon.
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