There are 5 ways to get from Essendon to Dandenong Ranges National Park by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Essendon Station to Parliament Stationtrain Craigieburn
- Take the train from Parliament Station to Boronia Stationtrain Belgrave
2h 37m$12Line 903 bus, line 755 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Box Hill Bus Station/Station Stbus 903
- Take the bus from Knox City Shopping Centre to Claremont Ave/Mountain Hwybus 755
4h 11m$6Line 903 bus
- Take the bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Box Hill Bus Station/Station Stbus 903
3h 28m$18Drive 48.9 km
- Drive from Essendon to Dandenong Ranges National Parkcar 48.9 km
47 min$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Essendon to Dandenong Ranges National Parktaxi 48.9 km
47 min$110–140
Essendon to Dandenong Ranges National Park by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Essendon to Dandenong Ranges National Park is to line 903 bus and line 755 bus which costs $6 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Essendon to Dandenong Ranges National Park is to drive which takes 47 min and costs $8 - $13.
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 Boronia Station/Erica Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
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 37m.
The distance between Essendon and Dandenong Ranges National Park is 47 km. The road distance is 48.9 km.
The best way to get from Essendon to Dandenong Ranges National Park without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs $12.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Essendon to Dandenong Ranges National Park, including transfers.
Essendon to Dandenong Ranges National Park bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd station.
Essendon to Dandenong Ranges National Park train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Essendon Station.
The best way to get from Essendon to Dandenong Ranges National Park is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can line 903 bus, which costs $18 and takes 3h 28m.
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 37m. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 1h 43m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Essendon Station to Parliament Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Parliament Station to Boronia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Knox City Shopping Centre to Claremont Ave/Mountain Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 47 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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More Questions & Answers
Essendon to Dandenong Ranges National Park bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Box Hill Bus Station/Station St.
Essendon to Dandenong Ranges National Park train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Parliament Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essendon to Dandenong Ranges National Park is 49 km. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Essendon to Dandenong Ranges National Park.
There are 649+ hotels available in Dandenong Ranges National Park.






