What is the cheapest way to get from Essendon to Dandenong Ranges National Park?

The cheapest way to get from Essendon to Dandenong Ranges National Park is to bus which costs $6 and takes 3h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to Dandenong Ranges National Park?

The fastest way to get from Essendon to Dandenong Ranges National Park is to drive which takes 48 min and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Essendon and Dandenong Ranges National Park?

No, there is no direct bus from Essendon to Dandenong Ranges National Park. However, there are services departing from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd and arriving at Claremont Ave/Mountain Hwy via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St and Knox City Shopping Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Essendon and Dandenong Ranges National Park?

No, there is no direct train from Essendon station to Dandenong Ranges National Park station. However, there are services departing from Essendon Station and arriving at Boronia Station via Parliament Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.

How far is it from Essendon to Dandenong Ranges National Park?

The distance between Essendon and Dandenong Ranges National Park is 47 km. The road distance is 48.9 km.

Where do I catch the Essendon to Dandenong Ranges National Park bus from?

Essendon to Dandenong Ranges National Park bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd station.

Where do I catch the Essendon to Dandenong Ranges National Park train from?

Essendon to Dandenong Ranges National Park train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Essendon Station.

Train or bus from Essendon to Dandenong Ranges National Park?

The best way to get from Essendon to Dandenong Ranges National Park is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 and takes 3h 27m.

Where does the Essendon to Dandenong Ranges National Park bus arrive?

Essendon to Dandenong Ranges National Park bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Box Hill Bus Station/Station St.

Where does the Essendon to Dandenong Ranges National Park train arrive?

Essendon to Dandenong Ranges National Park train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Parliament Station.

Can I drive from Essendon to Dandenong Ranges National Park?

Yes, the driving distance between Essendon to Dandenong Ranges National Park is 49 km. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Essendon to Dandenong Ranges National Park.

Where can I stay near Dandenong Ranges National Park?

There are 648+ hotels available in Dandenong Ranges National Park.

Essendon to Dandenong Ranges National Park - 4 ways to travel via train

Q: How long does it take to get from Essendon to Dandenong Ranges National Park?

It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Essendon to Dandenong Ranges National Park, including transfers.

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There are 4 ways to get from Essendon to Dandenong Ranges National Park by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Essendon Station to Parliament Stationtrain Craigieburn
2. Take the train from Parliament Station to Boronia Stationtrain Belgrave
2h 4m
$12
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Box Hill Bus Station/Station Stbus 903
2. Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Knox City Shopping Centrebus 732
3. Take the bus from Knox City Shopping Centre to Claremont Ave/Mountain Hwybus 755
3h 27m
$6
Drive 48.9 km
1. Drive from Essendon to Dandenong Ranges National Parkcar 48.9 km
48 min
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Essendon to Dandenong Ranges National Parktaxi 48.9 km
48 min
$110–140

Essendon to Dandenong Ranges National Park by train, bus, and foot

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2h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 46.8 km
Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between Essendon, VIC, Australia and Dandenong Ranges National Park, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Essendon Station to Claremont Ave/Mountain Hwy via Parliament Station, Boronia Station, Boronia Station/Erica Ave, and Claremont Ave/Mountain Hwy in around 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Claremont Ave/Mountain Hwy via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St, Knox City Shopping Centre, and Claremont Ave/Mountain Hwy in around 3h 27m.

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