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

The cheapest way to get from Essendon to Ashburton is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 24 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Essendon to Ashburton is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs $55 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Essendon and Ashburton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd and arriving at May Park Ave/Warrigal Rd. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Essendon and Ashburton?

No, there is no direct train from Essendon station to Ashburton station. However, there are services departing from Essendon Station and arriving at Alamein Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.

How far is it from Essendon to Ashburton?

The distance between Essendon and Ashburton is 26 km. The road distance is 22.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Essendon to Ashburton without a car is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Essendon to Ashburton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essendon to Ashburton bus from?

Essendon to Ashburton bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd station.

Where do I catch the Essendon to Ashburton train from?

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

Train or bus from Essendon to Ashburton?

The best way to get from Essendon to Ashburton is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 903 bus, which costs $6 and takes 2h 3m.

Where does the Essendon to Ashburton bus arrive?

Essendon to Ashburton bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at May Park Ave/Warrigal Rd station.

Where does the Essendon to Ashburton train arrive?

Essendon to Ashburton train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Can I drive from Essendon to Ashburton?

Yes, the driving distance between Essendon to Ashburton is 23 km. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Essendon to Ashburton.

Where can I stay near Ashburton?

There are 5231+ hotels available in Ashburton.

Essendon to Ashburton - 4 ways to travel via train, line 903 bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Essendon to Ashburton by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Essendon Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Craigieburn
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Alamein Stationtrain Alamein
1h 31m
$6
Drive 22.9 km
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1. Drive from Essendon to Ashburtoncar 22.9 km
24 min
$5–6
Line 903 bus
1. Take the bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to May Park Ave/Warrigal Rdbus 903
2h 3m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Essendon to Ashburtontaxi 22.9 km
24 min
$55–70

Essendon to Ashburton by train

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Distance: 25.8 km
Duration: 1h 31m

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

You can take a train from Essendon Station to Alamein Station via Flinders Street Station in around 1h 31m. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to May Park Ave/Warrigal Rd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 2h 3m.

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