What is the cheapest way to get from Essendon to Hawthorn East?

The cheapest way to get from Essendon to Hawthorn East is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to Hawthorn East?

The fastest way to get from Essendon to Hawthorn East is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $45 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Essendon and Hawthorn East?

No, there is no direct bus from Essendon to Hawthorn East station. However, there are services departing from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd and arriving at Station St/Riversdale Rd via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Essendon and Hawthorn East?

No, there is no direct train from Essendon station to Hawthorn East. However, there are services departing from Essendon Station and arriving at Hastings Rd/Riversdale Rd #38 via Swanston St/Flinders St #5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.

How far is it from Essendon to Hawthorn East?

The distance between Essendon and Hawthorn East is 19 km. The road distance is 17.5 km.

How do I travel from Essendon to Hawthorn East without a car?

The best way to get from Essendon to Hawthorn East without a car is to train and line 75 tram which takes 55 min and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Essendon to Hawthorn East?

It takes approximately 55 min to get from Essendon to Hawthorn East, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essendon to Hawthorn East bus from?

Essendon to Hawthorn East bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd station.

Where do I catch the Essendon to Hawthorn East train from?

Essendon to Hawthorn East train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Essendon Station.

Where does the Essendon to Hawthorn East bus arrive?

Essendon to Hawthorn East bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Box Hill Bus Station/Station St.

Where does the Essendon to Hawthorn East train arrive?

Essendon to Hawthorn East train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Can I drive from Essendon to Hawthorn East?

Yes, the driving distance between Essendon to Hawthorn East is 18 km. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Essendon to Hawthorn East.

Where can I stay near Hawthorn East?

There are 5253+ hotels available in Hawthorn East.

Essendon to Hawthorn East - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 75 tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Essendon to Hawthorn East by train, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Train, line 75 tram
best
1. Take the train from Essendon Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Craigieburn
2. Take the tram from Swanston St/Flinders St #5 to Hastings Rd/Riversdale Rd #38tram 75 / ...
55 min
$12
Drive 17.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Essendon to Hawthorn Eastcar 17.5 km
20 min
$4–5
Line 903 bus, line 612 bus
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 Station St/Riversdale Rdbus 612
2h 40m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Essendon to Hawthorn Easttaxi 17.5 km
20 min
$45–55
Line 59 tram, line 75 tram
1. Take the tram from Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44 to Flinders Streettram 59
2. Take the tram from Elizabeth St/Flinders St #4 to Hastings Rd/Riversdale Rd #38tram 75 / ...
1h 16m
$12

Essendon to Hawthorn East by train and tram

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Distance: 19.5 km
Duration: 55 min

What companies run services between Essendon, VIC, Australia and Hawthorn East, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Station St/Riversdale Rd via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St in around 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44 to Hastings Rd/Riversdale Rd #38 via Flinders Street and Elizabeth St/Flinders St #4 in around 1h 16m.

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