There are 5 ways to get from Essendon to Bacchus Marsh by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Essendon Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Craigieburn
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bacchus Marsh Stationtrain Ballarat
1h 21m$12Drive 46.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Essendon to Bacchus Marshcar 46.5 km
38 min$9–13Bus, train
- Take the bus from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 903
- Take the train from Sunshine Station to Bacchus Marsh Stationtrain Ballarat
1h 29m$12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Essendon to Bacchus Marshtaxi 46.5 km
38 min$110–140Bus
- Take the bus from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 903
- Take the bus from Deer Park to Bacchus Marshbus Adelaide
2h 35m$75–78
Essendon to Bacchus Marsh by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Essendon to Bacchus Marsh is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 38 min.
The fastest way to get from Essendon to Bacchus Marsh is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Essendon to Bacchus Marsh. However, there are services departing from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd and arriving at Bacchus Marsh via Sunshine Station/Dickson St and Deer Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Essendon station to Bacchus Marsh station. However, there are services departing from Essendon Station and arriving at Bacchus Marsh Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
The distance between Essendon and Bacchus Marsh is 58 km. The road distance is 46.5 km.
The best way to get from Essendon to Bacchus Marsh without a car is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs $12.
It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Essendon to Bacchus Marsh, including transfers.
Essendon to Bacchus Marsh bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, depart from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd station.
Essendon to Bacchus Marsh train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Essendon Station.
The best way to get from Essendon to Bacchus Marsh is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $74 - $78 and takes 2h 35m.
What companies run services between Essendon, VIC, Australia and Bacchus Marsh, VIC, Australia?
You can take a train from Essendon Station to Bacchus Marsh Station via Southern Cross Station in around 1h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd to Bacchus Marsh via Sunshine Station/Dickson St, Ballarat Rd/Station Rd, and Deer Park in around 2h 35m.
- Phone
- +61 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Essendon Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Southern Cross Station to Bacchus Marsh Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
Train from Sunshine Station to Bacchus Marsh Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
- Website
- Public Transport Victoria
Bus from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd to Sunshine Station/Dickson St
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Public Transport Victoria
Bus from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd to Sunshine Station/Dickson St
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Public Transport Victoria
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd to Sunshine Station/Dickson St
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd to Sunshine Station/Dickson St
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Phone
- 1300 730 740
- [email protected]
- Website
- Firefly Express
Bus from Deer Park to Bacchus Marsh
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $63–66
- Website
- Firefly Express
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
13CABS
- Phone
- 132227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
Crown Cabs
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
Melbourne Silver Premium Cabs
- Phone
- +61 422 502 251
- Website
- melbournesilverpremiumcabs.com.au
Silver Service Taxi Melbourne Airport
- Phone
- +61 412 456 588
- Website
- silver-taximelbourne.com.au
Silver Top Taxi
- Phone
- 13 10 08
- Website
- silvertop.com.au
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Booking & Getting There
Essendon to Bacchus Marsh bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, arrive at Sunshine Station/Dickson St.
Essendon to Bacchus Marsh train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essendon to Bacchus Marsh is 46 km. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Essendon to Bacchus Marsh.
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