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

The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Essendon is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 21 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Essendon is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $45 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and Essendon?

No, there is no direct bus from Canterbury 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 3m.

Is there a direct train between Canterbury and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from Canterbury station to Essendon station. However, there are services departing from Canterbury Station and arriving at Essendon Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46 min.

How far is it from Canterbury to Essendon?

The distance between Canterbury and Essendon is 20 km. The road distance is 19 km.

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

The best way to get from Canterbury to Essendon without a car is to train which takes 46 min and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 46 min to get from Canterbury to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Essendon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Essendon train from?

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

Train or bus from Canterbury to Essendon?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Essendon is to train which takes 46 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 903 bus, which costs $12 and takes 2h 3m.

Where does the Canterbury to Essendon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Canterbury to Essendon train arrive?

Canterbury to Essendon train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Can I drive from Canterbury to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to Essendon is 19 km. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Canterbury to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 5142+ hotels available in Essendon.

Canterbury to Essendon - 6 ways to travel via train, line 903 bus, taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Canterbury to Essendon by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Canterbury Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Belgrave / ...
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Essendon Stationtrain Craigieburn
46 min
$6
Drive 19 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Canterbury to Essendoncar 19 km
21 min
$4–5
Line 903 bus
1. Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rdbus 903
2h 3m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Canterbury to Essendontaxi 19 km
21 min
$45–60
Train, line 59 tram
1. Take the train from Canterbury Station to Melbourne Central Stationtrain Belgrave / ...
2. Take the tram from Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5 to Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44tram 59
57 min
$12
Train, line 59 tram via Flinders Street Station
1. Take the train from Canterbury Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Belgrave / ...
2. Take the tram from Flinders Street to Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44tram 59
1h 3m
$12

Canterbury to Essendon by train

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Distance: 20.3 km
Duration: 46 min

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

You can take a train from Canterbury Station to Essendon Station via Flinders Street Station in around 46 min. Alternatively, 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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