What is the cheapest way to get from Essendon to Malvern East?

The cheapest way to get from Essendon to Malvern East is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 22 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to Malvern East?

The fastest way to get from Essendon to Malvern East is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $50 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Essendon and Malvern East?

No, there is no direct bus from Essendon to Malvern East. However, there are services departing from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd and arriving at Caulfield via Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Essendon and Malvern East?

No, there is no direct train from Essendon station to Malvern East station. However, there are services departing from Essendon Station and arriving at Caulfield Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45 min.

How far is it from Essendon to Malvern East?

The distance between Essendon and Malvern East is 21 km. The road distance is 20.4 km.

How do I travel from Essendon to Malvern East without a car?

The best way to get from Essendon to Malvern East without a car is to train which takes 45 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Essendon to Malvern East?

It takes approximately 45 min to get from Essendon to Malvern East, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essendon to Malvern East bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essendon to Malvern East train from?

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

Train or bus from Essendon to Malvern East?

The best way to get from Essendon to Malvern East is to train which takes 45 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 and takes 2h 36m.

Where does the Essendon to Malvern East bus arrive?

Essendon to Malvern East bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rd station.

Where does the Essendon to Malvern East train arrive?

Essendon to Malvern East train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Can I drive from Essendon to Malvern East?

Yes, the driving distance between Essendon to Malvern East is 20 km. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Essendon to Malvern East.

Where can I stay near Malvern East?

There are 5249+ hotels available in Malvern East.

Essendon to Malvern East - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Essendon Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Craigieburn
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Caulfield Stationtrain Frankston
45 min
$6
Drive 20.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Essendon to Malvern Eastcar 20.4 km
22 min
$4–6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rdbus 903
2h 36m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Essendon to Malvern Easttaxi 20.4 km
22 min
$50–65
Line 59 tram, line 3 tram
1. Take the tram from Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44 to Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5tram 59
2. Take the tram from Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8 to Dandenong Rd/Derby Rd #58tram 3
1h 28m
$12

Essendon to Malvern East by train

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Distance: 21.5 km
Duration: 45 min

What companies run services between Essendon, VIC, Australia and Malvern East, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Essendon Station to Caulfield Station via Flinders Street Station in around 45 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd to Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 2h 16m.

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