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

The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Essendon Fields is to bus which costs $70 - $100 and takes 14h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sydney to Essendon Fields is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs $120 - $360.

Is there a direct bus between Sydney and Essendon Fields?

No, there is no direct bus from Sydney station to Essendon Fields. However, there are services departing from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 and arriving at Essendon Fields/English St via Broadmeadows Library/Pascoe Vale Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 28m.

How far is it from Sydney to Essendon Fields?

The distance between Sydney and Essendon Fields is 726 km. The road distance is 851.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Sydney to Essendon Fields without a car is to train which takes 10h 46m and costs $70 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Sydney to Essendon Fields, including transfers.

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

Sydney to Essendon Fields bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, depart from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1.

Train, bus or fly from Sydney to Essendon Fields?

The best way to get from Sydney to Essendon Fields is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs $120 - $360. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $250 and takes 10h 46m, you could also bus via Melbourne, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 12h 49m.

Where does the Sydney to Essendon Fields bus arrive?

Sydney to Essendon Fields bus services, operated by NSW TrainLink, arrive at Broadmeadows Station, Railway Cres.

Can I drive from Sydney to Essendon Fields?

Yes, the driving distance between Sydney to Essendon Fields is 851 km. It takes approximately 8h 56m to drive from Sydney to Essendon Fields.

Where can I stay near Essendon Fields?

There are 3422+ hotels available in Essendon Fields.

Sydney to Essendon Fields - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Essendon Fields by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Melbourne Airport
best
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane SYD - MEL
3h 54m
$124–358
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Central Station, Forecourt, Coach Bay 1 to Broadmeadows Station, Railway Cresbus 6103 / ...
14h 28m
$70–97
Train
1. Take the train from Central Station to Broadmeadows Stationtrain 623 / ...
10h 46m
$72–246
Bus via Melbourne
1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Melbournebus Au100-3 / ...
12h 49m
$123–196
Drive 851.1 km
1. Drive from Sydney to Essendon Fieldscar 851.1 km
8h 56m
$151–218
Fly to Avalon Airport, train
1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane SYD - AVV
2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
6h
$134–422

Sydney to Essendon Fields by train and bus

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10h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 726.3 km
Duration: 3h 54m

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

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) every 20 minutes. Alternatively, NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Broadmeadows Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $65–240 and the journey takes 10h 17m.

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