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

The cheapest way to get from Oakleigh to Essendon is to bus which costs $6 and takes 2h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oakleigh to Essendon is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs $55 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Oakleigh and Essendon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Oakleigh Station/Portman St station and arriving at Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Oakleigh and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from Oakleigh station to Essendon station. However, there are services departing from Oakleigh Station and arriving at Essendon Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.

How far is it from Oakleigh to Essendon?

The distance between Oakleigh and Essendon is 25 km. The road distance is 27.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Oakleigh to Essendon without a car is to train which takes 48 min and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 48 min to get from Oakleigh to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oakleigh to Essendon bus from?

Oakleigh to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Oakleigh Station/Portman St.

Where do I catch the Oakleigh to Essendon train from?

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

Train or bus from Oakleigh to Essendon?

The best way to get from Oakleigh to Essendon is to train which takes 48 min and costs $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 and takes 2h 17m.

Where does the Oakleigh to Essendon bus arrive?

Oakleigh to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd station.

Where does the Oakleigh to Essendon train arrive?

Oakleigh to Essendon train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Town Hall Station.

Can I drive from Oakleigh to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Oakleigh to Essendon is 27 km. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Oakleigh to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 3321+ hotels available in Essendon.

Oakleigh to Essendon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Oakleigh Station to Town Hall Stationtrain Cranbourne / ...
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Essendon Stationtrain Craigieburn
48 min
$12
Drive 27.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Oakleigh to Essendoncar 27.1 km
26 min
$5–7
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oakleigh Station/Portman St to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rdbus 903
2h 17m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Oakleigh to Essendontaxi 27.1 km
26 min
$55–70

Oakleigh to Essendon by train

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Distance: 24.5 km
Duration: 48 min

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

You can take a train from Oakleigh Station to Essendon Station via Town Hall Station and Flinders Street Station in around 48 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Oakleigh Station/Portman St to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 2h 17m.

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