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

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

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

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

Is there a direct train between Toorak and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from Toorak station to Essendon station. However, there are services departing from Heyington Station and arriving at Essendon Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37 min.

How far is it from Toorak to Essendon?

The distance between Toorak and Essendon is 15 km. The road distance is 16 km.

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

The best way to get from Toorak to Essendon without a car is to train which takes 37 min and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 37 min to get from Toorak to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Toorak to Essendon train from?

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

Where does the Toorak to Essendon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Toorak to Essendon?

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

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 4877+ hotels available in Essendon.

Toorak to Essendon - 5 ways to travel via train, line 605 bus, taxi, and car

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Heyington Station to Flinders Street StationGlen Waverley
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Essendon StationCraigieburn
37 min
$6
Drive 16 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Toorak to Essendon16 km
18 min
$4–5
Line 605 bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Johns Anglican Church/Orrong Rd to A'Beckett St/Queen St605
2. Take the train from Flagstaff Station to Essendon StationCraigieburn
1h 12m
$10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Toorak to Essendon16 km
18 min
$30–40
Line 58 tram, line 59 tram
1. Take the tram from Woorigoleen Rd/Toorak Rd #135 to Royal Melbourne Hospital/Flemington Rd #1458
2. Take the tram from Royal Melbourne Hospital/Flemington Rd #14 to Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #4459
1h 13m
$6

Toorak to Essendon by train

410Weekly Trains

37 minAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 15.2 km
Duration: 37 min

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

You can take a train from Heyington Station to Essendon Station via Flinders Street Station in around 37 min.

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