What is the cheapest way to get from Carrum Downs to Essendon?

The cheapest way to get from Carrum Downs to Essendon is to line 901 bus and line 903 bus which costs $6 and takes 3h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carrum Downs to Essendon?

The fastest way to get from Carrum Downs to Essendon is to drive which takes 46 min and costs $9 - $14.

Is there a direct bus between Carrum Downs and Essendon?

No, there is no direct bus from Carrum Downs to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd and arriving at Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd via Knox City Shopping Centre and Box Hill Bus Station/Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Carrum Downs and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from Carrum Downs station to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Kananook Station and arriving at Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd #43 via Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.

How far is it from Carrum Downs to Essendon?

The distance between Carrum Downs and Essendon is 54 km. The road distance is 50.3 km.

How do I travel from Carrum Downs to Essendon without a car?

The best way to get from Carrum Downs to Essendon without a car is to train and line 59 tram which takes 1h 56m and costs $18.

How long does it take to get from Carrum Downs to Essendon?

It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Carrum Downs to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carrum Downs to Essendon bus from?

Carrum Downs to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd station.

Where do I catch the Carrum Downs to Essendon train from?

Carrum Downs to Essendon train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Kananook Station.

Where does the Carrum Downs to Essendon bus arrive?

Carrum Downs to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Knox City Shopping Centre station.

Where does the Carrum Downs to Essendon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carrum Downs to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Carrum Downs to Essendon is 50 km. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Carrum Downs to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 5147+ hotels available in Essendon.

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

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

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Train, line 59 tram
best
1. Take the train from Kananook Station to Melbourne Central Stationtrain Frankston
2. Take the tram from Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5 to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd #43tram 59
1h 56m
$18
Line 901 bus, line 903 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd to Knox City Shopping Centrebus 901
2. Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rdbus 903
3h 54m
$6
Drive 50.3 km
1. Drive from Carrum Downs to Essendoncar 50.3 km
46 min
$10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carrum Downs to Essendontaxi 50.3 km
46 min
$110–140

Carrum Downs to Essendon by bus, train, and tram

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Distance: 54.4 km
Duration: 1h 56m

What companies run services between Carrum Downs, VIC, Australia and Essendon, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Hall Rd/Frankston-Dandenong Rd to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd via Knox City Shopping Centre and Box Hill Bus Station/Station St in around 3h 54m.

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