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

The cheapest way to get from Sunshine to Essendon is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 11 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunshine to Essendon is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $23 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Sunshine and Essendon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sunshine Station/Dickson St station and arriving at Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43 min.

Is there a direct train between Sunshine and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from Sunshine station to Essendon station. However, there are services departing from Sunshine Station and arriving at Essendon Station via North Melbourne Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33 min.

How far is it from Sunshine to Essendon?

The distance between Sunshine and Essendon is 17 km. The road distance is 10.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Sunshine to Essendon without a car is to train which takes 33 min and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 33 min to get from Sunshine to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunshine to Essendon bus from?

Sunshine to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Sunshine Station/Dickson St.

Where do I catch the Sunshine to Essendon train from?

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

Train or bus from Sunshine to Essendon?

The best way to get from Sunshine to Essendon is to train which takes 33 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 903 bus, which costs $5 and takes 43 min.

Where does the Sunshine to Essendon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sunshine to Essendon train arrive?

Sunshine to Essendon train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at North Melbourne Station.

Can I drive from Sunshine to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunshine to Essendon is 10 km. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Sunshine to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 4863+ hotels available in Essendon.

Sunshine to Essendon - 4 ways to travel via train, line 903 bus, taxi, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sunshine Station to North Melbourne StationSunbury
2. Take the train from North Melbourne Station to Essendon StationCraigieburn / ...
33 min
$6
Drive 10.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Sunshine to Essendon10.4 km
11 min
$2–3
Line 903 bus
1. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd903
43 min
$5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sunshine to Essendon10.4 km
11 min
$23–28

Sunshine to Essendon by train

476Weekly Trains

33 minAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 16.7 km
Duration: 33 min

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

You can take a train from Sunshine Station to Essendon Station via North Melbourne Station in around 33 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 43 min.

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