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How to get fromEssendon to Gisborneby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Essendon to Gisborne by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Sunbury Station/Brook Stbus bus 483
    2. Take the bus from Sunbury Station/Brook St to Gisborne Town Centre/Aitken Stbus bus Bendigo
    2h 16m
    $7–18

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Essendon Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train Craigieburn
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Gisborne Stationtrain train Bendigo
    2h 17m
    $14

  3. Drive  42.9 km

    1. Drive from Essendon to Gisbornecar car 42.9 km
    31 min
    $10–14

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Essendon to Gisbornetaxi taxi 42.9 km
    31 min
    $100–120

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Sunbury Station/Brook Stbus bus 483
    2. Take the train from Sunbury Station to Gisborne Stationtrain train Bendigo
    2h 18m
    $14–15

Essendon to Gisborne by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration2h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 66.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between Essendon, VIC, Australia and Gisborne, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Gisborne Town Centre/Aitken St via Sunbury Station/Brook St in around 2h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essendon Station to Brantome St/Robertson St via Southern Cross Station, Gisborne Station, and Gisborne Station/Early St in around 2h 17m.

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