There are 5 ways to get from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Essendon West by train, tram, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train, line 82 tram
best- Take the train from Lara Station to Footscray Stationtrain Geelong
- Take the tram from Footscray Station/Leeds St #64 to Rosamond Rd/Raleigh Rd #46tram 82
1h 36m$20–24Drive 56.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Essendon Westcar 56.8 km
42 min$10–15Bus
- Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminalbus Melbourne City - Avalon Airport
1h 53m$40Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Avalon-AVV to Essendon West56.8 km
42 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Essendon Westtaxi 56.8 km
42 min$130–170
Avalon Airport (AVV) to Essendon West by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Essendon West is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Essendon West is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Essendon West. However, there are services departing from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal and arriving at Prospect St/Buckley St via Essendon Station/Rose St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Avalon Airport (AVV) station to Essendon West. However, there are services departing from Lara Station and arriving at Rosamond Rd/Raleigh Rd #46 via Footscray Station/Leeds St #64. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
The distance between Avalon Airport (AVV) and Essendon West is 75 km. The road distance is 56.8 km.
The best way to get from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Essendon West without a car is to train and line 82 tram which takes 1h 36m and costs $19 - $24.
It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Essendon West, including transfers.
Avalon Airport (AVV) to Essendon West bus services, operated by SkyBus, depart from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal station.
Avalon Airport (AVV) to Essendon West train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Lara Station.
Avalon Airport (AVV) to Essendon West bus services, operated by SkyBus, arrive at Skybus Coach Terminal station.
What companies run services between Avalon Airport (AVV), Australia and Essendon West, VIC, Australia?
SkyBus operates a bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost $28 and the journey takes 1h 10m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Lara Station to Footscray Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $8–12
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Yarra Trams
Tram from Footscray Station/Leeds St #64 to Rosamond Rd/Raleigh Rd #46
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Yarra Trams
- Daily
- $11
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Phone
- 1300 759 287
- [email protected]
- Website
- Skybus
Bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminal
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Avalon-AVV to Essendon West
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $130–170
13cabs
- Phone
- 13 2227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
Geelong Taxi Network
- Phone
- 131008
- Website
- geelongtaxis.com.au
Geelong Taxi Service
- Phone
- +61 (03) 4216 5348
- Website
- geelongtaxiservice.com
Bannockburn Taxis
- Phone
- +61 3 5281 1777
- Website
- 131008.com
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More Questions & Answers
Avalon Airport (AVV) to Essendon West train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Footscray Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Avalon Airport (AVV) to Essendon West is 57 km. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Essendon West.
There are 5100+ hotels available in Essendon West.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Avalon Airport (AVV) and Essendon West. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.