What is the cheapest way to get from Essendon to Keilor Downs?

The cheapest way to get from Essendon to Keilor Downs is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to Keilor Downs?

The fastest way to get from Essendon to Keilor Downs is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Essendon and Keilor Downs?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Florence St/Thistle St and arriving at Sunshine Ave/Apollo Rd. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43 min.

Is there a direct train between Essendon and Keilor Downs?

No, there is no direct train from Essendon to Keilor Downs station. However, there are services departing from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd #43 and arriving at Keilor Plains Station via Parkville Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.

How far is it from Essendon to Keilor Downs?

The distance between Essendon and Keilor Downs is 18 km. The road distance is 13.9 km.

How do I travel from Essendon to Keilor Downs without a car?

The best way to get from Essendon to Keilor Downs without a car is to bus which takes 36 min and costs $21 - $26.

How long does it take to get from Essendon to Keilor Downs?

It takes approximately 36 min to get from Essendon to Keilor Downs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essendon to Keilor Downs bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essendon to Keilor Downs train from?

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

Where does the Essendon to Keilor Downs bus arrive?

Essendon to Keilor Downs bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Loddon Ave/Patterson Ave station.

Where does the Essendon to Keilor Downs train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essendon to Keilor Downs?

Yes, the driving distance between Essendon to Keilor Downs is 14 km. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Essendon to Keilor Downs.

Where can I stay near Keilor Downs?

There are 4853+ hotels available in Keilor Downs.

Essendon to Keilor Downs - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 59 tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Essendon to Keilor Downs by bus, tram, train, taxi, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Lincoln Rd/Florence St to Loddon Ave/Patterson Avebus 476
36 min
$22–26
Drive 13.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Essendon to Keilor Downscar 13.9 km
12 min
$3–4
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 Keilor Plains Stationtrain Sunbury
1h 6m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Essendon to Keilor Downstaxi 13.9 km
12 min
$35–45
Bus via Florence St/Thistle St
1. Take the bus from Florence St/Thistle St to Loddon Ave/Patterson Avebus 476
37 min
$22–26
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Florence St/Thistle St to Sunshine Ave/Apollo Rdbus 476
43 min
$6

Essendon to Keilor Downs by tram, foot, and train

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Distance: 18 km
Duration: 36 min

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

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Lincoln Rd/Florence St to Loddon Ave/Patterson Ave hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 32 min. Public Transport Victoria also services this route hourly.

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