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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Altona to Essendon is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $45 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Altona and Essendon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Altona Station/Railway St South station and arriving at Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Altona and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from Altona station to Essendon station. However, there are services departing from Westona Station and arriving at Essendon Station via North Melbourne Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46 min.

How far is it from Altona to Essendon?

The distance between Altona and Essendon is 23 km. The road distance is 19.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Altona to Essendon without a car is to train which takes 46 min and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 46 min to get from Altona to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Altona to Essendon bus from?

Altona to Essendon bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, depart from Altona Station/Railway St South.

Where do I catch the Altona to Essendon train from?

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

Train or bus from Altona to Essendon?

The best way to get from Altona to Essendon is to train which takes 46 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 8m.

Where does the Altona to Essendon bus arrive?

Altona to Essendon bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, arrive at Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd station.

Where does the Altona to Essendon train arrive?

Altona to Essendon train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at North Melbourne Station.

Can I drive from Altona to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Altona to Essendon is 19 km. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Altona to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 5345+ hotels available in Essendon.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Westona Station to North Melbourne Stationtrain Werribee / ...
2. Take the train from North Melbourne Station to Essendon Stationtrain Craigieburn
46 min
$6
Drive 19.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Altona to Essendoncar 19.1 km
18 min
$4–5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Altona Station/Railway St South to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rdbus 903
1h 8m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Altona to Essendontaxi 19.1 km
18 min
$45–60

Altona to Essendon by train

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Distance: 23.3 km
Duration: 46 min

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

You can take a train from Westona Station to Essendon Station via North Melbourne Station in around 46 min. Alternatively, Public Transport Victoria operates a bus from Altona Station/Railway St South to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 8m. Metropolitan buses also services this route every 30 minutes.

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