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How to get fromEltham to Essendonby bus, train, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Antoinette Bvd/Main Rd to Nicholson St/Bell Stbus bus 513
    2. Take the bus from Nicholson St/Bell St to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rdbus bus 903
    1h 20m
    $6

  2. Drive  25.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Eltham to Essendoncar car 25.5 km
    29 min
    $5–7

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Eltham Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain train Hurstbridge
    2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Essendon Stationtrain train Craigieburn
    1h 25m
    $12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Eltham to Essendontaxi taxi 25.5 km
    29 min
    $60–75

  5. Bus via Cape St/Burgundy St

    1. Take the bus from Antoinette Bvd/Main Rd to Warringal SC/Cape Stbus bus 513
    2. Take the bus from Cape St/Burgundy St to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rdbus bus 903
    1h 27m
    $12

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Mt Pleasant Rd/Main Rd to Dromana Ave/Matthews Avebus bus 902
    1h 37m
    $12

Eltham to Essendon by bus

Calendar250Weekly Buses
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 27.8 km
  • Duration: 1h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Antoinette Bvd/Main Rd to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd via Nicholson St/Bell St in around 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dalton St/Main Rd to Essendon Station via Eltham Station/Main Rd, Eltham Station, and Flinders Street Station in around 1h 25m.

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