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

The cheapest way to get from Warrnambool to Essendon is to train which costs $13 - $16 and takes 4h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Warrnambool to Essendon is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Warrnambool and Essendon?

No, there is no direct bus from Warrnambool station to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Warrnambool Station/Merri St and arriving at Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd via Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr and Sunshine Station/Dickson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Warrnambool and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from Warrnambool station to Essendon station. However, there are services departing from Warrnambool Station and arriving at Essendon Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Warrnambool to Essendon?

The distance between Warrnambool and Essendon is 274 km. The road distance is 254.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Warrnambool to Essendon without a car is to train via Southern Cross Station which takes 3h 48m and costs $14 - $17.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Warrnambool to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Warrnambool to Essendon bus from?

Warrnambool to Essendon bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Warrnambool Station/Merri St.

Where do I catch the Warrnambool to Essendon train from?

Warrnambool to Essendon train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Warrnambool Station.

Train or bus from Warrnambool to Essendon?

The best way to get from Warrnambool to Essendon is to train via Southern Cross Station which takes 3h 48m and costs $14 - $17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $40 and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Warrnambool to Essendon bus arrive?

Warrnambool to Essendon bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr.

Where does the Warrnambool to Essendon train arrive?

Warrnambool to Essendon train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Warrnambool to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Warrnambool to Essendon is 255 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Warrnambool to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 5175+ hotels available in Essendon.

Warrnambool to Essendon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via Southern Cross Station
best
1. Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Geelong
3h 48m
$14–17
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Drbus Geelong
2. Take the bus from Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr to Sunshine Station/City Plbus Geelong
5h 10m
$8–39
Drive 254.7 km
1. Drive from Warrnambool to Essendoncar 254.7 km
2h 59m
$47–67
Train
1. Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Sunshine Stationtrain Geelong
4h 12m
$13–16

Warrnambool to Essendon by train

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3h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 274.5 km
Duration: 3h 48m

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

V/Line operates a train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Warrnambool Station/Merri St to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd via Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr, Sunshine Station/City Pl, and Sunshine Station/Dickson St in around 5h 10m.

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