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

The cheapest way to get from Blackburn to Essendon is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 29 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackburn to Essendon is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs $60 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Blackburn and Essendon?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackburn station to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St and arriving at Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Blackburn and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from Blackburn station to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Blackburn Station and arriving at Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd #43 via Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.

How far is it from Blackburn to Essendon?

The distance between Blackburn and Essendon is 28 km. The road distance is 25.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Blackburn to Essendon without a car is to train and line 59 tram which takes 1h 8m and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from Blackburn to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackburn to Essendon bus from?

Blackburn to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St.

Where do I catch the Blackburn to Essendon train from?

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

Where does the Blackburn to Essendon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Blackburn to Essendon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Blackburn to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackburn to Essendon is 25 km. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Blackburn to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 5135+ hotels available in Essendon.

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

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

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Train, line 59 tram
best
1. Take the train from Blackburn 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 8m
$12
Drive 25.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Blackburn to Essendoncar 25.4 km
29 min
$5–7
Line 903 bus
1. Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rdbus 903
2h 1m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Blackburn to Essendontaxi 25.4 km
29 min
$60–75

Blackburn to Essendon by train and tram

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1h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 27.6 km
Duration: 1h 8m

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

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 1h 44m.

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