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How to get fromEssendon to Elizabeth Downsby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Essendon to Elizabeth Downs by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Melbourne Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane MEL - ADL
    2. Take the train from Adelaide station to Smithfield stationtrain train
    5h 30m
    $122–356

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to 85 Franklin Stbus bus Coach
    14h 46m
    $22–70

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Stationtrain train The Overland
    13h 12m
    $168–410

  4. Bus via Deer Park

    1. Take the bus from Deer Park to Adelaidebus bus Adelaide
    13h 23m
    $106–110

  5. Drive 734.1 km

    1. Drive from Essendon to Elizabeth Downscar car 734.1 km
    8h 31m
    $132–191

  6. Train, train to Avalon Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Essendon Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane AVV - ADL
    4. Take the train from Adelaide station to Smithfield stationtrain train
    6h 54m
    $120–538

Essendon to Elizabeth Downs by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 696.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Essendon, VIC, Australia and Elizabeth Downs, SA, Australia?

Journey Beyond - The Overland operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Adelaide Station twice a week. Tickets cost $140–380 and the journey takes 10h 30m. Alternatively, Firefly Express operates a bus from Deer Park to Adelaide once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 9h 45m.

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