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

The cheapest way to get from Watsonia to Essendon is to line 566 bus and line 903 bus which costs $5 and takes 1h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Watsonia to Essendon is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $35 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Watsonia and Essendon?

No, there is no direct bus from Watsonia station to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Watsonia Station/Morwell Ave and arriving at Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd via Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Watsonia and Essendon?

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

How far is it from Watsonia to Essendon?

The distance between Watsonia and Essendon is 28 km. The road distance is 19.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Watsonia to Essendon without a car is to train which takes 1h and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 1h to get from Watsonia to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watsonia to Essendon bus from?

Watsonia to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Watsonia Station/Morwell Ave.

Where do I catch the Watsonia to Essendon train from?

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

Train or bus from Watsonia to Essendon?

The best way to get from Watsonia to Essendon is to train which takes 1h and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 903 bus, which costs $11 and takes 1h 17m.

Where does the Watsonia to Essendon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Watsonia to Essendon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Watsonia to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Watsonia to Essendon is 19 km. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Watsonia to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 5184+ hotels available in Essendon.

Watsonia to Essendon - 6 ways to travel via train, line 903 bus, taxi, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Watsonia to Essendon by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Watsonia Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Hurstbridge
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Essendon Stationtrain Craigieburn
1h
$6
Drive 19.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Watsonia to Essendoncar 19.1 km
22 min
$4–5
Line 903 bus
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg Station/Yarra St to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rdbus 903
1h 17m
$10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Watsonia to Essendontaxi 19.1 km
22 min
$35–50
Train, line 59 tram
1. Take the train from Watsonia Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Hurstbridge
2. Take the tram from Flinders Street to Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44tram 59
1h 17m
$12
Line 566 bus, line 903 bus
1. Take the bus from Watsonia Station/Morwell Ave to Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rdbus 566
2. Take the bus from Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rdbus 903
1h 21m
$4

Watsonia to Essendon by train

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Distance: 28 km
Duration: 1h

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

You can take a train from Watsonia Station to Essendon Station via Flinders Street Station in around 1h. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Heidelberg Station/Yarra St to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 57 min.

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