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

The cheapest way to get from Prahran to Essendon is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 18 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Prahran to Essendon is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct train between Prahran and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from Prahran station to Essendon station. However, there are services departing from Hawksburn Station and arriving at Essendon Station via Parliament Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43 min.

How far is it from Prahran to Essendon?

The distance between Prahran and Essendon is 15 km. The road distance is 15.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Prahran to Essendon without a car is to train which takes 43 min and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 43 min to get from Prahran to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prahran to Essendon train from?

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

Where does the Prahran to Essendon train arrive?

Prahran to Essendon train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Parliament Station.

Can I drive from Prahran to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Prahran to Essendon is 16 km. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Prahran to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 3350+ hotels available in Essendon.

Prahran to Essendon - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, car, and line 6 tram

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hawksburn Station to Parliament Stationtrain Frankston
2. Take the train from Parliament Station to Essendon Stationtrain Craigieburn
43 min
$6
Drive 15.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Prahran to Essendoncar 15.5 km
18 min
$3–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Prahran to Essendontaxi 15.5 km
18 min
$30–45
Line 6 tram, train
1. Take the tram from Lewisham Rd/High St #34 to Federation Square/Swanston St #13tram 6
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Essendon Stationtrain Craigieburn
47 min
$12
Line 6 tram, line 59 tram
1. Take the tram from Lewisham Rd/High St #34 to Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8tram 6
2. Take the tram from Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5 to Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44tram 59
1h 5m
$12

Prahran to Essendon by train

267Weekly Trains

43 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 14.9 km
Duration: 43 min

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

You can take a train from Hawksburn Station to Essendon Station via Parliament Station in around 43 min.

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