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How to get fromEssendon to Macedonby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Essendon to Macedon by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Sunbury Station/Brook Stbus bus 483
    2. Take the train from Sunbury Station to Macedon Stationtrain train Bendigo
    1h 43m
    $12

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Sunbury Station/Brook Stbus bus 483
    2. Take the bus from Sunbury Station/Brook St to Macedon Station/Victoria Stbus bus Bendigo
    2h 4m
    $7–18

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Essendon Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train Craigieburn
    2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Macedon Stationtrain train Bendigo
    1h 47m
    $12

  4. Drive  50.8 km

    1. Drive from Essendon to Macedoncar car 50.8 km
    36 min
    $10–14

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Essendon to Macedontaxi taxi 50.8 km
    36 min
    $120–150

  6. Bus, train via Watergardens Station

    1. Take the bus from Florence St/Thistle St to Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rdbus bus 476
    2. Take the train from Sunbury Station to Macedon Stationtrain train Bendigo
    2h 20m
    $18

Essendon to Macedon by bus and train

Calendar128Weekly Services
Duration1h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 62.5 km
  • Duration: 1h 43m

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

You can take a train from Essendon Station to Macedon Station via Southern Cross Station in around 1h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Macedon Station/Victoria St via Sunbury Station/Brook St in around 2h 4m.

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