What is the cheapest way to get from Essendon to Healesville?

The cheapest way to get from Essendon to Healesville is to line 903 bus and line 271 bus which costs $6 and takes 4h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to Healesville?

The fastest way to get from Essendon to Healesville is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs $11 - $17.

How far is it from Essendon to Healesville?

The distance between Essendon and Healesville is 77 km. The road distance is 65.1 km.

How do I travel from Essendon to Healesville without a car?

The best way to get from Essendon to Healesville without a car is to train and line 685 bus which takes 2h 43m and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Essendon to Healesville?

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Essendon to Healesville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essendon to Healesville bus from?

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

Where does the Essendon to Healesville bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essendon to Healesville?

Yes, the driving distance between Essendon to Healesville is 65 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Essendon to Healesville.

Where can I stay near Healesville?

There are 267+ hotels available in Healesville.

Essendon to Healesville - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 685 bus

Q: Is there a direct bus between Essendon and Healesville?

No, there is no direct bus from Essendon to Healesville. However, there are services departing from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd and arriving at Maroondah Hwy/Green St via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St, Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy and Lilydale Station/West William St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

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There are 4 ways to get from Essendon to Healesville by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, line 685 bus
best
1. Take the train from Parliament Station to Lilydale Stationtrain Lilydale
2. Take the bus from Lilydale Station/West William St to Maroondah Hwy/Green Stbus 685 / ...
2h 43m
$12
Line 903 bus, line 271 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 Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwybus 271
4h 49m
$6
Drive 65.1 km
1. Drive from Essendon to Healesvillecar 65.1 km
1h 5m
$12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Essendon to Healesvilletaxi 65.1 km
1h 5m
$150–180

Essendon to Healesville by train and bus

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2h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 77 km
Duration: 2h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Maroondah Hwy/Green St via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St, Ringwood Station/Maroondah Hwy, and Lilydale Station/West William St in around 4h 49m.

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