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

The cheapest way to get from Burwood to Essendon is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 27 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Burwood to Essendon is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs $55 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Burwood and Essendon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Presbyterian Ladies College/Elgar Rd and arriving at Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Burwood and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from Burwood to Essendon station. However, there are services departing from Elgar Rd/Burwood Hwy #62 and arriving at Essendon Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.

How far is it from Burwood to Essendon?

The distance between Burwood and Essendon is 24 km. The road distance is 23.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Burwood to Essendon without a car is to line 75 tram and train which takes 1h 14m and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Burwood to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Burwood to Essendon bus from?

Burwood to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Presbyterian Ladies College/Elgar Rd station.

Where do I catch the Burwood to Essendon train from?

Burwood to Essendon train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Elgar Rd/Burwood Hwy #62 station.

Where does the Burwood to Essendon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Burwood to Essendon train arrive?

Burwood to Essendon train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Swanston St/Flinders St #5 station.

Can I drive from Burwood to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Burwood to Essendon is 23 km. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Burwood to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 5141+ hotels available in Essendon.

Burwood to Essendon - 4 ways to travel via train, line 75 tram

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

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Line 75 tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from Elgar Rd/Burwood Hwy #62 to Swanston St/Flinders St #5tram 75
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Essendon Stationtrain Craigieburn
1h 14m
$12
Drive 23.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Burwood to Essendoncar 23.3 km
27 min
$5–6
Line 903 bus
1. Take the bus from Presbyterian Ladies College/Elgar Rd to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rdbus 903
2h 1m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Burwood to Essendontaxi 23.3 km
27 min
$55–70

Burwood to Essendon by tram and train

520Weekly Services

1h 14mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 23.7 km
Duration: 1h 14m

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

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Presbyterian Ladies College/Elgar Rd to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 2h 1m.

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