There are 5 ways to get from Nunawading to Essendon by train, tram, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, line 59 tram
best- Take the train from Nunawading Station to Melbourne Central StationBelgrave / ...
- Take the tram from Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5 to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd #4359
1h 2m$12Line 903 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd903
2h$4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nunawading to Essendon29.7 km
26 min$55–70Drive 29.7 km
- Drive from Nunawading to Essendon29.7 km
26 min$6–9Train, line 59 tram via Flinders Street Station
- Take the train from Nunawading Station to Flinders Street StationBelgrave / ...
- Take the tram from Flinders Street to Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #4459
1h 17m$12
Nunawading to Essendon by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nunawading to Essendon is to line 903 bus which costs $5 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Nunawading to Essendon is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs $55 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Nunawading to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Esdale St/Springvale Rd and arriving at Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd via Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
No, there is no direct train from Nunawading station to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Nunawading Station and arriving at Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd #43 via Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.
The distance between Nunawading and Essendon is 29 km. The road distance is 29.7 km.
The best way to get from Nunawading to Essendon without a car is to train and line 59 tram which takes 1h 2m and costs $12.
It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Nunawading to Essendon, including transfers.
Nunawading to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd station.
Nunawading to Essendon train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Nunawading Station.
Nunawading to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd station.
What companies run services between Nunawading, VIC, Australia and Essendon, VIC, Australia?
Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 27m.
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- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.feedback@metrotrains.com.au
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Nunawading Station to Melbourne Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 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 Nunawading Station to Flinders Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- 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 Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5 to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd #43
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://yarratrams.com.au/
- Daily
- $11
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
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 Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
- Daily
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- $55–70
Dandenong Ranges Taxi Services
- Phone
- +61 3 9753 6933
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
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
Emerald Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 3 5968 4670
- Website
- 131008.com
Casey Taxi
- Phone
- +61 407198763
- Website
- caseycabs.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Nunawading to Essendon train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Melbourne Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nunawading to Essendon is 30 km. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Nunawading to Essendon.
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