What is the cheapest way to get from St Kilda to Essendon?

The cheapest way to get from St Kilda to Essendon is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 18 min.

What is the fastest way to get from St Kilda to Essendon?

The fastest way to get from St Kilda to Essendon is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between St Kilda and Essendon?

No, there is no direct bus from St Kilda to Essendon. However, there are services departing from National Theatre/Barkly St 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 1h 50m.

Is there a direct train between St Kilda and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from St Kilda to Essendon station. However, there are services departing from Belford St/Acland St #139 and arriving at Essendon Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.

How far is it from St Kilda to Essendon?

The distance between St Kilda and Essendon is 15 km. The road distance is 15.6 km.

How do I travel from St Kilda to Essendon without a car?

The best way to get from St Kilda to Essendon without a car is to line 96 tram and train which takes 53 min and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from St Kilda to Essendon?

It takes approximately 53 min to get from St Kilda to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St Kilda to Essendon bus from?

St Kilda to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from National Theatre/Barkly St station.

Where do I catch the St Kilda to Essendon train from?

St Kilda to Essendon train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Belford St/Acland St #139 station.

Where does the St Kilda to Essendon bus arrive?

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

Where does the St Kilda to Essendon train arrive?

St Kilda to Essendon train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Southern Cross station.

Can I drive from St Kilda to Essendon?

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

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 5126+ hotels available in Essendon.

St Kilda to Essendon - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 96 tram

There are 5 ways to get from St Kilda to Essendon by tram, train, bus, taxi, or car

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Line 96 tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from Belford St/Acland St #139 to Southern Cross96
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Essendon StationCraigieburn
53 min
$11
Drive 15.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from St Kilda to Essendon15.6 km
18 min
$3–5
Line 246 bus, line 504 bus
1. Take the bus from National Theatre/Barkly St to Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St246
2. Take the bus from Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd504
1h 50m
$4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from St Kilda to Essendon15.6 km
18 min
$30–40
Line 16 tram, line 59 tram
1. Take the tram from Barkly St/Carlisle St #33 to Federation Square/Swanston St #1316
2. Take the tram from Flinders Street to Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #4459
1h 11m
$11

St Kilda to Essendon by tram and train

290Weekly Services

53 minAverage Duration

$11Cheapest Price

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Distance: 15 km
Duration: 53 min

What companies run services between St Kilda, VIC, Australia and Essendon, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from National Theatre/Barkly St to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd via Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St and Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd in around 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Barkly St/Carlisle St #33 to Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44 via Federation Square/Swanston St #13 and Flinders Street in around 1h 11m.

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