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

The cheapest way to get from Sunshine to Essendon Fields is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 13 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunshine to Essendon Fields is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Sunshine and Essendon Fields?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sunshine Station/Dickson St station and arriving at DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

Is there a direct train between Sunshine and Essendon Fields?

No, there is no direct train from Sunshine station to Essendon Fields. However, there are services departing from Sunshine Station and arriving at Earl St/Matthews Ave #56 via Pelham St/Elizabeth St #9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.

How far is it from Sunshine to Essendon Fields?

The distance between Sunshine and Essendon Fields is 18 km. The road distance is 13.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Sunshine to Essendon Fields without a car is to line 903 bus which takes 50 min and costs $6.

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

The line 903 bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd takes 50 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Sunshine to Essendon Fields bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sunshine to Essendon Fields train from?

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

Where does the Sunshine to Essendon Fields bus arrive?

Sunshine to Essendon Fields bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd station.

Where does the Sunshine to Essendon Fields train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sunshine to Essendon Fields?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunshine to Essendon Fields is 13 km. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Sunshine to Essendon Fields.

Where can I stay near Essendon Fields?

There are 5001+ hotels available in Essendon Fields.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 903 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rdbus 903
50 min
$6
Drive 13.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Sunshine to Essendon Fieldscar 13.1 km
13 min
$3–4
Train, line 59 tram
1. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Parkville Stationtrain Sunbury
2. Take the tram from Pelham St/Elizabeth St #9 to Earl St/Matthews Ave #56tram 59
1h 1m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sunshine to Essendon Fieldstaxi 13.1 km
13 min
$35–45

Sunshine to Essendon Fields by bus

261Weekly Buses

50 minAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Sunshine to Essendon Fields.

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Distance: 17.9 km
Duration: 50 min

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

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 50 min.

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