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

The cheapest way to get from Essendon to Kew is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 16 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Essendon to Kew is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $35 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Essendon and Kew?

No, there is no direct bus from Essendon to Kew. However, there are services departing from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd and arriving at Kew Junction/Princess St via Bulleen Terminus/Thompsons Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Essendon and Kew?

No, there is no direct train from Essendon station to Kew. However, there are services departing from Essendon Station and arriving at Kew Shopping Centre/High St #33 via Parliament. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.

How far is it from Essendon to Kew?

The distance between Essendon and Kew is 15 km. The road distance is 14.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Essendon to Kew without a car is to train and line 109 tram which takes 48 min and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 48 min to get from Essendon to Kew, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essendon to Kew bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essendon to Kew train from?

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

Where does the Essendon to Kew bus arrive?

Essendon to Kew bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Thompsons Rd/Manningham Rd station.

Where does the Essendon to Kew train arrive?

Essendon to Kew train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Parliament Station.

Can I drive from Essendon to Kew?

Yes, the driving distance between Essendon to Kew is 15 km. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Essendon to Kew.

Where can I stay near Kew?

There are 5267+ hotels available in Kew.

Essendon to Kew - 5 ways to travel via train, line 109 tram, bus, taxi, and car

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

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Train, line 109 tram
best
1. Take the train from Essendon Station to Parliament Stationtrain Craigieburn
2. Take the tram from Parliament to Kew Shopping Centre/High St #33tram 109
48 min
$12
Drive 14.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Essendon to Kewcar 14.6 km
16 min
$3–4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Thompsons Rd/Manningham Rdbus 903
2. Take the bus from Bulleen Terminus/Thompsons Rd to Kew Junction/Princess Stbus 200
1h 41m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Essendon to Kewtaxi 14.6 km
16 min
$35–50
Line 59 tram, line 109 tram
1. Take the tram from Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44 to Flinders Streettram 59
2. Take the tram from Elizabeth St/Collins St #5 to Kew Shopping Centre/High St #33tram 109 / ...
1h 15m
$12

Essendon to Kew by train and tram

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Distance: 15.5 km
Duration: 48 min

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

You can take a bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Kew Junction/Princess St via Thompsons Rd/Manningham Rd and Bulleen Terminus/Thompsons Rd in around 1h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44 to Kew Shopping Centre/High St #33 via Flinders Street and Elizabeth St/Collins St #5 in around 1h 15m.

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