What is the cheapest way to get from Point Cook to Essendon?

The cheapest way to get from Point Cook to Essendon is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 25 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Point Cook to Essendon?

The fastest way to get from Point Cook to Essendon is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $50 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Point Cook and Essendon?

No, there is no direct bus from Point Cook to Essendon. However, there are services departing from South Shore Ave/Sanctuary Lakes South Bvd and arriving at Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd via Laverton Station/Railway Ave and Altona Station/Railway St South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.

How far is it from Point Cook to Essendon?

The distance between Point Cook and Essendon is 34 km. The road distance is 27.2 km.

How do I travel from Point Cook to Essendon without a car?

The best way to get from Point Cook to Essendon without a car is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs $11.

How long does it take to get from Point Cook to Essendon?

It takes approximately 1h 1m to get from Point Cook to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Point Cook to Essendon bus from?

Point Cook to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Altona Station/Railway St South.

Train or bus from Point Cook to Essendon?

The best way to get from Point Cook to Essendon is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs $11. Alternatively, you can line 903 bus, which costs $10 and takes 2h 13m.

Where does the Point Cook to Essendon bus arrive?

Point Cook to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd station.

Can I drive from Point Cook to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Point Cook to Essendon is 27 km. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Point Cook to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 4870+ hotels available in Essendon.

Point Cook to Essendon - 7 ways to travel via train, line 903 bus, taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Point Cook to Essendon by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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 Williams Landing Station to North Melbourne StationWerribee / ...
2. Take the train from North Melbourne Station to Essendon StationCraigieburn / ...
1h 1m
$10
Drive 27.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Point Cook to Essendon27.2 km
25 min
$6–8
Line 903 bus
1. Take the bus from Altona Station/Railway St South to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd903
2h 13m
$9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Point Cook to Essendon27.2 km
25 min
$50–65
Line 497 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Atlantis Dr/Point Cook Rd to Williams Landing Station949 / ...
2. Take the train from Williams Landing Station to North Melbourne StationWerribee / ...
1h 10m
$10
Line 495 bus, train, line 59 tram
1. Take the bus from Ivory Ave/Alamanda Bvd to Williams Landing Station495 / ...
2. Take the train from Williams Landing Station to Flinders Street Station
3. Take the tram from Flinders Street to Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #4459
1h 47m
$16
Line 495 bus, line 903 bus
1. Take the bus from Ivory Ave/Alamanda Bvd to Williams Landing Station495 / ...
2. Take the bus from Altona Station/Railway St South to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd903
2h 19m
$15

Point Cook to Essendon by bus and train

436Weekly Services

1h 1mAverage Duration

$10Cheapest Price

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Distance: 33.7 km
Duration: 1h 1m

What companies run services between Point Cook, VIC, Australia and Essendon, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Emmanuel College/Dunnings Rd to Essendon Station via Williams Landing Station, Williams Landing Station, and North Melbourne Station in around 1h 1m. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Altona Station/Railway St South to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 1h 9m.

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