There are 5 ways to get from Essendon to Melbourne Central Station by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Essendon Station to Melbourne Central Stationtrain Craigieburn
16 min$6Drive 8.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Essendon to Melbourne Central Stationcar 8.7 km
9 min$2–3Line 959 bus
- Take the bus from Mt Alexander Rd/Keilor Rd to La Trobe St/Queen Stbus 959
28 min$6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Essendon to Melbourne Central Stationtaxi 8.7 km
9 min$25–30Line 59 tram
- Take the tram from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd #43 to Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5tram 59
33 min$6
Essendon to Melbourne Central Station by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Essendon to Melbourne Central Station is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 9 min.
The fastest way to get from Essendon to Melbourne Central Station is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $25 - $30.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mt Alexander Rd/Keilor Rd and arriving at La Trobe St/Queen St. Services depart once daily, and operate Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 23 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essendon Station station and arriving at Melbourne Central Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.
The distance between Essendon and Melbourne Central Station is 9 km. The road distance is 8.7 km.
The best way to get from Essendon to Melbourne Central Station without a car is to train which takes 16 min and costs $6.
The train from Essendon Station to Melbourne Central Station takes 16 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Essendon to Melbourne Central Station bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Mt Alexander Rd/Keilor Rd station.
Essendon to Melbourne Central Station train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Essendon Station.
The best way to get from Essendon to Melbourne Central Station is to train which takes 16 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 959 bus, which costs $6 and takes 28 min.
What companies run services between Essendon, VIC, Australia and Melbourne Central Station, VIC, Australia?
Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Essendon Station to Melbourne Central Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Mt Alexander Rd/Keilor Rd to La Trobe St/Queen St once daily. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 23 min.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Essendon Station to Melbourne Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- yarratrams.com.au
Tram from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd #43 to Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://yarratrams.com.au/
- Daily
- $11
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Mt Alexander Rd/Keilor Rd to La Trobe St/Queen St
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Estimated price
- $25–30
13CABS
- Phone
- 132227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
Crown Cabs
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
Melbourne Silver Premium Cabs
- Phone
- +61 422 502 251
- Website
- melbournesilverpremiumcabs.com.au
Silver Service Taxi Melbourne Airport
- Phone
- +61 412 456 588
- Website
- silver-taximelbourne.com.au
Silver Top Taxi
- Phone
- 13 10 08
- Website
- silvertop.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Essendon to Melbourne Central Station bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at La Trobe St/Queen St station.
Essendon to Melbourne Central Station train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Melbourne Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essendon to Melbourne Central Station is 9 km. It takes approximately 9 min to drive from Essendon to Melbourne Central Station.
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