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

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Essendon is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 35 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Essendon is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Croydon and Essendon?

No, there is no direct bus from Croydon 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 18m.

Is there a direct train between Croydon and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from Croydon station to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Croydon Station and arriving at Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd #43 via Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.

How far is it from Croydon to Essendon?

The distance between Croydon and Essendon is 40 km. The road distance is 38.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Croydon to Essendon without a car is to train and line 59 tram which takes 1h 16m and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Croydon to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Essendon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Croydon to Essendon train from?

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

Where does the Croydon to Essendon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Croydon to Essendon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Croydon to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Croydon to Essendon is 39 km. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Croydon to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 5145+ hotels available in Essendon.

Croydon to Essendon - 5 ways to travel via train, line 59 tram

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

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Train, line 59 tram
best
1. Take the train from Croydon Station to Melbourne Central Stationtrain Lilydale
2. Take the tram from Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5 to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd #43tram 59
1h 16m
$12
Drive 38.7 km
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1. Drive from Croydon to Essendoncar 38.7 km
35 min
$7–11
Line 903 bus
1. Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rdbus 903
2h 18m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Croydon to Essendontaxi 38.7 km
35 min
$90–110
Train, line 59 tram via Flinders Street Station
1. Take the train from Croydon Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Lilydale
2. Take the tram from Flinders Street to Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44tram 59
1h 32m
$12

Croydon to Essendon by train and tram

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1h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 39.9 km
Duration: 1h 16m

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

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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