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

The cheapest way to get from Northcote to Essendon is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 11 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Northcote to Essendon is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $21 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Northcote and Essendon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from High St/Clarendon St and arriving at Essendon Station/Russell St station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

Is there a direct train between Northcote and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from Northcote station to Essendon station. However, there are services departing from Croxton Station and arriving at Essendon Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45 min.

How far is it from Northcote to Essendon?

The distance between Northcote and Essendon is 8 km. The road distance is 9.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Northcote to Essendon without a car is to line 510 bus which takes 25 min and costs $5.

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

The line 510 bus from High St/Clarendon St to Essendon Station/Russell St takes 25 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Northcote to Essendon bus from?

Northcote to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from High St/Clarendon St station.

Where do I catch the Northcote to Essendon train from?

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

Train or bus from Northcote to Essendon?

The best way to get from Northcote to Essendon is to line 510 bus which takes 25 min and costs $5. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 and takes 45 min.

Where does the Northcote to Essendon bus arrive?

Northcote to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Essendon Station/Russell St.

Where does the Northcote to Essendon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Northcote to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Northcote to Essendon is 9 km. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Northcote to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 5106+ hotels available in Essendon.

Northcote to Essendon - 5 ways to travel via train, line 510 bus, taxi, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Northcote to Essendon by bus, train, taxi, car, or tram

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Line 510 bus
best
1. Take the bus from High St/Clarendon St to Essendon Station/Russell St510
25 min
$5
Drive 9.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Northcote to Essendon9.4 km
11 min
$2–3
Train
1. Take the train from Croxton Station to Flinders Street StationMernda
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Essendon StationCraigieburn
45 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Northcote to Essendon9.4 km
11 min
$21–26
Line 508 bus, line 59 tram
1. Take the bus from High St/Separation St to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd508
2. Take the tram from Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd #32 to Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #4459
39 min
$10

Northcote to Essendon by bus

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Distance: 8.2 km
Duration: 25 min

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

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from High St/Clarendon St to Essendon Station/Russell St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Croxton Station to Essendon Station via Flinders Street Station in around 45 min.

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