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

The cheapest way to get from Essendon to Maldon is to train which costs $15 - $22 and takes 3h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essendon to Maldon is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Essendon and Maldon?

No, there is no direct bus from Essendon to Maldon. However, there are services departing from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd and arriving at Maldon Post Office/High St via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd, Footscray Station/Irving St and Castlemaine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Essendon and Maldon?

No, there is no direct train from Essendon station to Maldon station. However, there are services departing from Essendon Station and arriving at Castlemaine Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

How far is it from Essendon to Maldon?

The distance between Essendon and Maldon is 152 km. The road distance is 127.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Essendon to Maldon without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs $15 - $22.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Essendon to Maldon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essendon to Maldon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essendon to Maldon train from?

Essendon to Maldon train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Southern Cross Station.

Train or bus from Essendon to Maldon?

The best way to get from Essendon to Maldon is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs $15 - $22. Alternatively, you can line 477 bus and line 472 bus and bus and line 4 bus, which costs $9 - $28 and takes 4h 22m.

Where does the Essendon to Maldon bus arrive?

Essendon to Maldon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd station.

Where does the Essendon to Maldon train arrive?

Essendon to Maldon train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Castlemaine Station.

Can I drive from Essendon to Maldon?

Yes, the driving distance between Essendon to Maldon is 128 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Essendon to Maldon.

Where can I stay near Maldon?

There are 64+ hotels available in Maldon.

Essendon to Maldon - 4 ways to travel via train, line 483 bus, and car

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

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best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain Bendigo
3h 39m
$16–22
Line 477 bus, line 472 bus, bus, line 4 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rdbus 483 / ...
2. Take the bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd to Leeds St/Paisley Stbus 472 / ...
3. Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Castlemaine Station/Kennedy Stbus
4. Take the bus from Castlemaine to Maldon Post Office/High Stbus 4
4h 22m
$10–28
Line 483 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Sunbury Station/Brook Stbus 483
2. Take the train from Sunbury Station to Castlemaine Stationtrain Bendigo
3h 45m
$16–22
Drive 127.9 km
1. Drive from Essendon to Maldoncar 127.9 km
1h 32m
$23–34

Essendon to Maldon by train and bus

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Distance: 151.6 km
Duration: 3h 39m

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

V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Castlemaine Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd to Maldon Post Office/High St via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd, Leeds St/Paisley St, Footscray Station/Irving St, and Castlemaine in around 4h 22m.

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