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

The cheapest way to get from Essendon to Parkville is to line 59 tram which costs $6 and takes 19 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Essendon to Parkville is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $20 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Essendon and Parkville?

No, there is no direct bus from Essendon to Parkville. However, there are services departing from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd and arriving at Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46 min.

Is there a direct train between Essendon and Parkville?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd #43 and arriving at Melrose St/Flemington Rd #20. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

How far is it from Essendon to Parkville?

The distance between Essendon and Parkville is 6 km.

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

The best way to get from Essendon to Parkville without a car is to line 59 tram which takes 19 min and costs $6.

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

The line 59 tram from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd #43 to Melrose St/Flemington Rd #20 takes 19 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Essendon to Parkville bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essendon to Parkville train from?

Essendon to Parkville train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd #43 station.

Where does the Essendon to Parkville bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essendon to Parkville train arrive?

Essendon to Parkville train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Melrose St/Flemington Rd #20 station.

Where can I stay near Parkville?

There are 5262+ hotels available in Parkville.

Essendon to Parkville - 4 ways to travel via line 59 tram, and line 477 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Essendon to Parkville by tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 59 tram
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1. Take the tram from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd #43 to Melrose St/Flemington Rd #20tram 59
19 min
$6
Line 477 bus, line 505 bus
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 Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rdbus 505
46 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Essendon to Parkvilletaxi 6.7 km
7 min
$20–25
Walk
1. Take the walk from Essendon to Parkvillewalk 6.5 km
1h 18m

Essendon to Parkville by tram

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Distance: 6 km
Duration: 19 min

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

Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd #43 to Melrose St/Flemington Rd #20 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd to Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd in around 46 min.

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