What is the cheapest way to get from Essendon to Caroline Springs?

The cheapest way to get from Essendon to Caroline Springs is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 19 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to Caroline Springs?

The fastest way to get from Essendon to Caroline Springs is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $50 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Essendon and Caroline Springs?

No, there is no direct bus from Essendon to Caroline Springs. However, there are services departing from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd and arriving at Brookside Recreation Reserve/Rockbank Middle Rd via Sunshine Station/Dickson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Essendon and Caroline Springs?

No, there is no direct train from Essendon station to Caroline Springs station. However, there are services departing from Essendon Station and arriving at Caroline Springs Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.

How far is it from Essendon to Caroline Springs?

The distance between Essendon and Caroline Springs is 32 km. The road distance is 19.7 km.

How do I travel from Essendon to Caroline Springs without a car?

The best way to get from Essendon to Caroline Springs without a car is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs $18 - $23.

How long does it take to get from Essendon to Caroline Springs?

It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Essendon to Caroline Springs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essendon to Caroline Springs bus from?

Essendon to Caroline Springs bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd station.

Where do I catch the Essendon to Caroline Springs train from?

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

Train or bus from Essendon to Caroline Springs?

The best way to get from Essendon to Caroline Springs is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs $18 - $23. Alternatively, you can line 903 bus and line 456 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 29m.

Where does the Essendon to Caroline Springs bus arrive?

Essendon to Caroline Springs bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Sunshine Station/Dickson St.

Where does the Essendon to Caroline Springs train arrive?

Essendon to Caroline Springs train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Essendon to Caroline Springs?

Yes, the driving distance between Essendon to Caroline Springs is 20 km. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Essendon to Caroline Springs.

Where can I stay near Caroline Springs?

There are 4239+ hotels available in Caroline Springs.

Essendon to Caroline Springs - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 903 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Essendon Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Craigieburn
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Caroline Springs Stationtrain Ballarat
1h 22m
$18–22
Drive 19.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Essendon to Caroline Springscar 19.7 km
19 min
$4–5
Line 903 bus, line 456 bus
1. Take the bus from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 903
2. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Brookside Recreation Reserve/Rockbank Middle Rdbus 456
1h 29m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Essendon to Caroline Springstaxi 19.7 km
19 min
$50–60

Essendon to Caroline Springs by train and bus

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1h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 32 km
Duration: 1h 22m

What companies run services between Essendon, VIC, Australia and Caroline Springs, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Essendon Station to The Grove/Caroline Springs Bvd via Southern Cross Station, Caroline Springs Station, and Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd in around 1h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd to Brookside Recreation Reserve/Rockbank Middle Rd via Sunshine Station/Dickson St in around 1h 29m.

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