What is the cheapest way to get from Airport West to Essendon?

The cheapest way to get from Airport West to Essendon is to line 59 tram which costs $6 and takes 11 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Airport West to Essendon?

The fastest way to get from Airport West to Essendon is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $22 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Airport West and Essendon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from York St/Matthews Ave and arriving at Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

Is there a direct train between Airport West and Essendon?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hawker St/Matthews Ave #57 and arriving at Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Airport West to Essendon?

The distance between Airport West and Essendon is 4 km.

How do I travel from Airport West to Essendon without a car?

The best way to get from Airport West to Essendon without a car is to line 477 bus which takes 11 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Airport West to Essendon?

The line 477 bus from York St/Matthews Ave to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd takes 11 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Airport West to Essendon bus from?

Airport West to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from York St/Matthews Ave station.

Where do I catch the Airport West to Essendon train from?

Airport West to Essendon train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Hawker St/Matthews Ave #57 station.

Where does the Airport West to Essendon bus arrive?

Airport West to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd station.

Where does the Airport West to Essendon train arrive?

Airport West to Essendon train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44 station.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 5145+ hotels available in Essendon.

Airport West to Essendon - 4 ways to travel via line 477 bus, and line 59 tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Airport West to Essendon by bus, tram, taxi, or foot

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Line 477 bus
best
1. Take the bus from York St/Matthews Ave to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rdbus 477
11 min
$6
Line 59 tram
1. Take the tram from Hawker St/Matthews Ave #57 to Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44tram 59
11 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Airport West to Essendontaxi 5.1 km
5 min
$22–27
Walk
1. Take the foot from Airport West to Essendonwalk 5 km
1h

Airport West to Essendon by bus

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Distance: 3.9 km
Duration: 11 min

What companies run services between Airport West, VIC, Australia and Essendon, VIC, Australia?

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from York St/Matthews Ave to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Hawker St/Matthews Ave #57 to Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 11 min.

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