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

The cheapest way to get from Thomastown to Essendon is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 20 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Thomastown to Essendon is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Thomastown and Essendon?

No, there is no direct bus from Thomastown to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Newton St/High St and arriving at Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd via Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Thomastown and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from Thomastown station to Essendon station. However, there are services departing from Thomastown Station and arriving at Essendon Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.

How far is it from Thomastown to Essendon?

The distance between Thomastown and Essendon is 19 km. The road distance is 16 km.

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

The best way to get from Thomastown to Essendon without a car is to train and line 903 bus which takes 54 min and costs $11.

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

It takes approximately 54 min to get from Thomastown to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thomastown to Essendon bus from?

Thomastown to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Newton St/High St station.

Where do I catch the Thomastown to Essendon train from?

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

Train or bus from Thomastown to Essendon?

The best way to get from Thomastown to Essendon is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 555 bus and line 903 bus, which costs $5 and takes 1h 23m.

Where does the Thomastown to Essendon bus arrive?

Thomastown to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd station.

Where does the Thomastown to Essendon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thomastown to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Thomastown to Essendon is 16 km. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Thomastown to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 5126+ hotels available in Essendon.

Thomastown to Essendon - 5 ways to travel via train, line 903 bus, taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Thomastown to Essendon by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train, line 903 bus
best
1. Take the train from Thomastown Station to Preston StationMernda
2. Take the bus from Preston Station/Murray Rd to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd903
54 min
$10
Drive 16 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Thomastown to Essendon16 km
20 min
$3–5
Train
1. Take the train from Thomastown Station to Flinders Street StationMernda
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Essendon StationCraigieburn
1h 1m
$5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Thomastown to Essendon16 km
20 min
$30–40
Line 555 bus, line 903 bus
1. Take the bus from Newton St/High St to Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd555
2. Take the bus from Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd903
1h 23m
$4

Thomastown to Essendon by train and bus

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Distance: 18.7 km
Duration: 54 min

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

You can take a train from Thomastown Station to Essendon Station via Flinders Street Station in around 1h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newton St/High St to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd via Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd in around 1h 23m.

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