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

The cheapest way to get from Carnegie to Essendon is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 25 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Carnegie to Essendon is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $55 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Carnegie and Essendon?

No, there is no direct bus from Carnegie to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Koornang Rd/Coorigil Rd and arriving at Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd via Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Carnegie and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from Carnegie station to Essendon station. However, there are services departing from Carnegie Station and arriving at Essendon Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43 min.

How far is it from Carnegie to Essendon?

The distance between Carnegie and Essendon is 21 km. The road distance is 23.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Carnegie to Essendon without a car is to train which takes 43 min and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 43 min to get from Carnegie to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carnegie to Essendon bus from?

Carnegie to Essendon bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, depart from Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rd station.

Where do I catch the Carnegie to Essendon train from?

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

Train or bus from Carnegie to Essendon?

The best way to get from Carnegie to Essendon is to train which takes 43 min and costs $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 and takes 2h 32m.

Where does the Carnegie to Essendon bus arrive?

Carnegie to Essendon bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, arrive at Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd station.

Where does the Carnegie to Essendon train arrive?

Carnegie to Essendon train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Town Hall Station.

Can I drive from Carnegie to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Carnegie to Essendon is 23 km. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Carnegie to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 5165+ hotels available in Essendon.

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There are 5 ways to get from Carnegie to Essendon by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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best
1. Take the train from Carnegie Station to Town Hall Stationtrain Cranbourne / ...
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Essendon Stationtrain Craigieburn
43 min
$12
Drive 23.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Carnegie to Essendoncar 23.2 km
25 min
$5–7
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rd to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rdbus 903
2h 32m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carnegie to Essendontaxi 23.2 km
25 min
$55–70
Line 67 tram, line 59 tram
1. Take the tram from Centre Rd/Truganini Rd #67 to Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8tram 67
2. Take the tram from Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5 to Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44tram 59
1h 33m
$12

Carnegie to Essendon by train

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Distance: 21.5 km
Duration: 43 min

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

You can take a train from Carnegie Station to Essendon Station via Town Hall Station and Flinders Street Station in around 43 min. Alternatively, Public Transport Victoria operates a bus from Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rd to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 9m. Metropolitan buses also services this route every 30 minutes.

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