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

The cheapest way to get from Ashburton to Essendon is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 24 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Ashburton to Essendon is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs $55 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Ashburton and Essendon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lancaster St/Warrigal Rd and arriving at Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Ashburton and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from Ashburton station to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Alamein Station and arriving at Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd #43 via Camberwell Station and Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.

How far is it from Ashburton to Essendon?

The distance between Ashburton and Essendon is 25 km. The road distance is 22.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Ashburton to Essendon without a car is to train and line 59 tram which takes 1h 16m and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Ashburton to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ashburton to Essendon bus from?

Ashburton to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Lancaster St/Warrigal Rd station.

Where do I catch the Ashburton to Essendon train from?

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

Where does the Ashburton to Essendon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ashburton to Essendon train arrive?

Ashburton to Essendon train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Melbourne Central Station.

Can I drive from Ashburton to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Ashburton to Essendon is 23 km. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Ashburton to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 5135+ hotels available in Essendon.

Ashburton to Essendon - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 59 tram

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

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Train, line 59 tram
best
1. Take the train from Camberwell Station to Melbourne Central Stationtrain Lilydale / ...
2. Take the tram from Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5 to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd #43tram 59
1h 16m
$12
Drive 22.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ashburton to Essendoncar 22.8 km
24 min
$5–6
Line 903 bus
1. Take the bus from Lancaster St/Warrigal Rd to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rdbus 903
2h 10m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ashburton to Essendontaxi 22.8 km
24 min
$55–70

Ashburton to Essendon by train and tram

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Distance: 25 km
Duration: 1h 16m

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

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Lancaster St/Warrigal Rd to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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