What is the cheapest way to get from Chirnside Park to Essendon?

The cheapest way to get from Chirnside Park to Essendon is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 46 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Chirnside Park to Essendon?

The fastest way to get from Chirnside Park to Essendon is to drive which takes 46 min and costs $7 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Chirnside Park and Essendon?

No, there is no direct bus from Chirnside Park to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Edward Rd/Switchback Rd and arriving at Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd via Chirnside Park SC/Maroondah Hwy and Box Hill Bus Station/Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Chirnside Park and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from Chirnside Park station to Essendon station. However, there are services departing from Lilydale Station and arriving at Essendon Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.

How far is it from Chirnside Park to Essendon?

The distance between Chirnside Park and Essendon is 52 km. The road distance is 42.5 km.

How do I travel from Chirnside Park to Essendon without a car?

The best way to get from Chirnside Park to Essendon without a car is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Chirnside Park to Essendon?

It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Chirnside Park to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chirnside Park to Essendon bus from?

Chirnside Park to Essendon bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, depart from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St.

Where do I catch the Chirnside Park to Essendon train from?

Chirnside Park to Essendon train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Lilydale Station.

Train or bus from Chirnside Park to Essendon?

The best way to get from Chirnside Park to Essendon is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 and takes 2h 43m.

Where does the Chirnside Park to Essendon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chirnside Park to Essendon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chirnside Park to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Chirnside Park to Essendon is 43 km. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Chirnside Park to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 5320+ hotels available in Essendon.

Chirnside Park to Essendon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Chirnside Park to Essendon by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lilydale Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Lilydale
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Essendon Stationtrain Craigieburn
1h 57m
$12
Drive 42.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Chirnside Park to Essendoncar 42.5 km
46 min
$8–12
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lilydale Station to Box Hill Stationtrain Lilydale
2. Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rdbus 903
2h 37m
$18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chirnside Park to Essendontaxi 42.5 km
46 min
$100–120
Bus
1. Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rdbus 903
2h 43m
$18

Chirnside Park to Essendon by bus and train

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Distance: 52 km
Duration: 1h 57m

What companies run services between Chirnside Park, VIC, Australia and Essendon, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Edward Rd/Switchback Rd to Essendon Station via Lilydale Station/West William St, Lilydale Station, and Flinders Street Station in around 1h 57m. Alternatively, Public Transport Victoria operates a bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 34m. Metropolitan buses also services this route every 30 minutes.

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