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

The cheapest way to get from Essendon to Hillside is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 15 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Essendon to Hillside is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $45 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Essendon and Hillside?

No, there is no direct bus from Essendon to Hillside. However, there are services departing from Lincoln Rd/Florence St and arriving at Panorama Dr/Melton Hwy via Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Essendon and Hillside?

No, there is no direct train from Essendon to Hillside station. However, there are services departing from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd #43 and arriving at Watergardens Station via Parkville Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.

How far is it from Essendon to Hillside?

The distance between Essendon and Hillside is 25 km. The road distance is 17.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Essendon to Hillside without a car is to line 476 bus which takes 1h 17m and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Essendon to Hillside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essendon to Hillside bus from?

Essendon to Hillside bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Lincoln Rd/Florence St station.

Where do I catch the Essendon to Hillside train from?

Essendon to Hillside train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd #43 station.

Where does the Essendon to Hillside bus arrive?

Essendon to Hillside bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd.

Where does the Essendon to Hillside train arrive?

Essendon to Hillside train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Royal Melbourne Hospital/Flemington Rd #14 station.

Can I drive from Essendon to Hillside?

Yes, the driving distance between Essendon to Hillside is 18 km. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Essendon to Hillside.

Where can I stay near Hillside?

There are 3668+ hotels available in Hillside.

Essendon to Hillside - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 476 bus

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

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Line 476 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Lincoln Rd/Florence St to Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rdbus 476
1h 17m
$6
Drive 17.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Essendon to Hillsidecar 17.6 km
15 min
$4–5
Line 59 tram, train
1. Take the tram from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd #43 to Royal Melbourne Hospital/Flemington Rd #14tram 59
2. Take the train from Parkville Station to Watergardens Stationtrain Sunbury
1h 32m
$18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Essendon to Hillsidetaxi 17.6 km
15 min
$45–55

Essendon to Hillside by bus

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1h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 24.9 km
Duration: 1h 17m

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

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Lincoln Rd/Florence St to Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 55 min.

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