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

The cheapest way to get from Dandenong to Essendon is to line 800 bus and bus which costs $6 and takes 3h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dandenong to Essendon is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Dandenong and Essendon?

No, there is no direct bus from Dandenong to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Hemmings St/Potter St and arriving at Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd via Oakleigh Station/Portman St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Dandenong and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from Dandenong station to Essendon station. However, there are services departing from Yarraman Station and arriving at Essendon Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.

How far is it from Dandenong to Essendon?

The distance between Dandenong and Essendon is 37 km. The road distance is 40.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Dandenong to Essendon without a car is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 7m to get from Dandenong to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dandenong to Essendon bus from?

Dandenong to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Hemmings St/Potter St station.

Where do I catch the Dandenong to Essendon train from?

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

Train or bus from Dandenong to Essendon?

The best way to get from Dandenong to Essendon is to train which takes 1h 7m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can line 800 bus and bus, which costs $6 and takes 3h 6m.

Where does the Dandenong to Essendon bus arrive?

Dandenong to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Oakleigh Station/Portman St.

Where does the Dandenong to Essendon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dandenong to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Dandenong to Essendon is 40 km. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Dandenong to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 5158+ hotels available in Essendon.

Dandenong to Essendon - 5 ways to travel via train, line 800 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Yarraman Station to Town Hall Stationtrain Cranbourne / ...
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Essendon Stationtrain Craigieburn
1h 7m
$12
Line 800 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hemmings St/Potter St to Oakleigh Station/Portman Stbus 800
2. Take the bus from Oakleigh Station/Portman St to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rdbus 903
3h 6m
$6
Drive 40.4 km
1. Drive from Dandenong to Essendoncar 40.4 km
38 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dandenong to Essendontaxi 40.4 km
38 min
$95–120
Train, line 59 tram
1. Take the train from Yarraman Station to Town Hall Stationtrain Cranbourne / ...
2. Take the tram from Flinders Street to Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44tram 59
1h 25m
$12

Dandenong to Essendon by train

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Distance: 37 km
Duration: 1h 7m

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

You can take a train from Yarraman Station to Essendon Station via Town Hall Station and Flinders Street Station in around 1h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hemmings St/Potter St to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd via Oakleigh Station/Portman St in around 3h 6m.

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