What is the cheapest way to get from Ascot Vale to Essendon?

The cheapest way to get from Ascot Vale to Essendon is to train which costs $6 and takes 4 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Ascot Vale to Essendon?

The fastest way to get from Ascot Vale to Essendon is to train which takes 4 min and costs $6.

Is there a direct bus between Ascot Vale and Essendon?

No, there is no direct bus from Ascot Vale to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Kent St/Ascot Vale Rd and arriving at Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22 min.

Is there a direct train between Ascot Vale and Essendon?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ascot Vale Station station and arriving at Essendon Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 min.

How far is it from Ascot Vale to Essendon?

The distance between Ascot Vale and Essendon is 2 km.

How do I travel from Ascot Vale to Essendon without a car?

The best way to get from Ascot Vale to Essendon without a car is to train which takes 4 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Ascot Vale to Essendon?

The train from Ascot Vale Station to Essendon Station takes 4 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Ascot Vale to Essendon bus from?

Ascot Vale to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Kent St/Ascot Vale Rd station.

Where do I catch the Ascot Vale to Essendon train from?

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

Train or bus from Ascot Vale to Essendon?

The best way to get from Ascot Vale to Essendon is to train which takes 4 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 and takes 22 min.

Where does the Ascot Vale to Essendon bus arrive?

Ascot Vale to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd station.

Where does the Ascot Vale to Essendon train arrive?

Ascot Vale to Essendon train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Essendon Station.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 5185+ hotels available in Essendon.

Ascot Vale to Essendon - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Ascot Vale to Essendon by train, bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ascot Vale Station to Essendon Stationtrain Craigieburn
4 min
$6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kent St/Ascot Vale Rd to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rdbus 404
2. Take the bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rdbus 483 / ...
22 min
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ascot Vale to Essendontaxi 4.1 km
5 min
$15–18
Walk
1. Take the walk from Ascot Vale to Essendonwalk 3.9 km
46 min
Line 59 tram
1. Take the tram from Middle St/Mt Alexander Rd #28 to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd #43tram 59
12 min
$6
Bus, line 59 tram
1. Take the bus from Kent St/Ascot Vale Rd to Chaucer St/Ascot Vale Rdbus 404
2. Take the tram from Montgomery St/Mt Alexander Rd #31 to Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44tram 59
19 min
$12

Ascot Vale to Essendon by train

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Distance: 2.2 km
Duration: 4 min

What companies run services between Ascot Vale, VIC, Australia and Essendon, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Ascot Vale Station to Essendon Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 4 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kent St/Ascot Vale Rd to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd in around 22 min.

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