What is the cheapest way to get from Diggers Rest to Essendon?

The cheapest way to get from Diggers Rest to Essendon is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 18 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Diggers Rest to Essendon?

The fastest way to get from Diggers Rest to Essendon is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $55 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Diggers Rest and Essendon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Diggers Rest Station/Golden Way station and arriving at Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

Is there a direct train between Diggers Rest and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from Diggers Rest station to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Diggers Rest Station and arriving at Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd #43 via Pelham St/Elizabeth St #9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.

How far is it from Diggers Rest to Essendon?

The distance between Diggers Rest and Essendon is 24 km. The road distance is 23.2 km.

How do I travel from Diggers Rest to Essendon without a car?

The best way to get from Diggers Rest to Essendon without a car is to bus which takes 24 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Diggers Rest to Essendon?

The bus from Diggers Rest Station/Golden Way to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd takes 24 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Diggers Rest to Essendon bus from?

Diggers Rest to Essendon bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, depart from Diggers Rest Station/Golden Way.

Where do I catch the Diggers Rest to Essendon train from?

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

Where does the Diggers Rest to Essendon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Diggers Rest to Essendon train arrive?

Diggers Rest to Essendon train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Parkville Station.

Can I drive from Diggers Rest to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Diggers Rest to Essendon is 23 km. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Diggers Rest to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 5131+ hotels available in Essendon.

Diggers Rest to Essendon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 59 tram

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Diggers Rest Station/Golden Way to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rdbus 483
24 min
$6
Drive 23.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Diggers Rest to Essendoncar 23.2 km
18 min
$5–6
Train, line 59 tram
1. Take the train from Diggers Rest Station to Parkville Stationtrain Sunbury
2. Take the tram from Pelham St/Elizabeth St #9 to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd #43tram 59
1h 10m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Diggers Rest to Essendontaxi 23.2 km
18 min
$55–70
Bus via Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd
1. Take the bus from Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd to Lincoln Rd/Florence Stbus 476
1h 17m
$12

Diggers Rest to Essendon by bus

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Distance: 23.5 km
Duration: 24 min

What companies run services between Diggers Rest, VIC, Australia and Essendon, VIC, Australia?

Public Transport Victoria operates a bus from Diggers Rest Station/Golden Way to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd every 2 hours, and the journey takes 24 min. Metropolitan buses also services this route every 3 hours.

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