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

The cheapest way to get from Ripponlea to Essendon is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 19 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Ripponlea to Essendon is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Ripponlea and Essendon?

No, there is no direct bus from Ripponlea to Essendon. However, there are services departing from St Kilda St/Glen Huntly Rd and arriving at Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd via Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St and Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.

Is there a direct train between Ripponlea and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from Ripponlea station to Essendon station. However, there are services departing from Ripponlea Station and arriving at Essendon Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41 min.

How far is it from Ripponlea to Essendon?

The distance between Ripponlea and Essendon is 18 km. The road distance is 17.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Ripponlea to Essendon without a car is to train which takes 41 min and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 41 min to get from Ripponlea to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ripponlea to Essendon bus from?

Ripponlea to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan Buses, depart from St Kilda St/Glen Huntly Rd station.

Where do I catch the Ripponlea to Essendon train from?

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

Train or bus from Ripponlea to Essendon?

The best way to get from Ripponlea to Essendon is to train which takes 41 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 246 bus and line 504 bus, which costs and takes 2h.

Where does the Ripponlea to Essendon bus arrive?

Ripponlea to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan Buses, arrive at Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St.

Where does the Ripponlea to Essendon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ripponlea to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Ripponlea to Essendon is 17 km. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Ripponlea to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 4895+ hotels available in Essendon.

Ripponlea to Essendon - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 246 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Ripponlea 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 Ripponlea Station to Flinders Street StationSandringham
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Essendon StationCraigieburn
41 min
$6
Drive 17.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ripponlea to Essendon17.2 km
19 min
$4–5
Line 246 bus, line 504 bus
1. Take the bus from St Kilda St/Glen Huntly Rd to Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St246
2. Take the bus from Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd504
2h
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ripponlea to Essendon17.2 km
19 min
$35–45
Train, line 59 tram
1. Take the train from Ripponlea Station to Flinders Street StationSandringham
2. Take the tram from Flinders Street to Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #4459
58 min
$12

Ripponlea to Essendon by train

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41 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 17.9 km
Duration: 41 min

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

You can take a train from Ripponlea Station to Essendon Station via Flinders Street Station in around 41 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Kilda St/Glen Huntly Rd to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd via Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St and Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd in around 2h.

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