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

The cheapest way to get from Collingwood to Essendon is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 13 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Collingwood to Essendon is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $29 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Collingwood and Essendon?

No, there is no direct bus from Collingwood to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Gold St/North Tce and arriving at Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.

Is there a direct train between Collingwood and Essendon?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Parliament Station station and arriving at Essendon Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

How far is it from Collingwood to Essendon?

The distance between Collingwood and Essendon is 10 km. The road distance is 10.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Collingwood to Essendon without a car is to train which takes 17 min and costs $6.

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

The train from Parliament Station to Essendon Station takes 17 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Collingwood to Essendon bus from?

Collingwood to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Gold St/North Tce station.

Where do I catch the Collingwood to Essendon train from?

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

Train or bus from Collingwood to Essendon?

The best way to get from Collingwood to Essendon is to train which takes 17 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 504 bus, which costs $6 and takes 53 min.

Where does the Collingwood to Essendon bus arrive?

Collingwood to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd station.

Where does the Collingwood to Essendon train arrive?

Collingwood to Essendon train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Essendon Station.

Can I drive from Collingwood to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Collingwood to Essendon is 11 km. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Collingwood to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 5123+ hotels available in Essendon.

Collingwood to Essendon - 6 ways to travel via train, line 504 bus, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Parliament Station to Essendon Stationtrain Craigieburn
17 min
$6
Drive 10.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Collingwood to Essendoncar 10.6 km
13 min
$2–3
Line 504 bus
1. Take the bus from Gold St/North Tce to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rdbus 504
53 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Collingwood to Essendontaxi 10.6 km
13 min
$29–35
Line 907 bus, line 59 tram
1. Take the bus from Vere St/Hoddle St to Melbourne Central/Lonsdale Stbus 302 / ...
2. Take the tram from Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5 to Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44tram 59
57 min
$12
Line 207 bus, line 59 tram
1. Take the bus from Wellington St/Johnston St to Melbourne Central/Lonsdale Stbus 200 / ...
2. Take the tram from Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5 to Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44tram 59
1h 1m
$12

Collingwood to Essendon by train

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Distance: 9.7 km
Duration: 17 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Parliament Station to Essendon Station hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Gold St/North Tce to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 31 min.

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