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

The cheapest way to get from Essendon to Richmond is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 14 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Essendon to Richmond is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Essendon and Richmond?

No, there is no direct bus from Essendon to Richmond. However, there are services departing from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd and arriving at West Richmond via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd and Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Essendon and Richmond?

No, there is no direct train from Essendon station to Richmond. However, there are services departing from Essendon Station and arriving at Richmond Town Hall/Bridge Rd #19 via Swanston St/Flinders St #5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41 min.

How far is it from Essendon to Richmond?

The distance between Essendon and Richmond is 14 km. The road distance is 12.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Essendon to Richmond without a car is to train and line 75 tram which takes 41 min and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 41 min to get from Essendon to Richmond, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essendon to Richmond bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essendon to Richmond train from?

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

Where does the Essendon to Richmond bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essendon to Richmond train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essendon to Richmond?

Yes, the driving distance between Essendon to Richmond is 13 km. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Essendon to Richmond.

Where can I stay near Richmond?

There are 5277+ hotels available in Richmond.

Essendon to Richmond - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 75 tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Essendon to Richmond by train, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Train, line 75 tram
best
1. Take the train from Essendon Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Craigieburn
2. Take the tram from Swanston St/Flinders St #5 to Richmond Town Hall/Bridge Rd #19tram 48 / ...
41 min
$12
Drive 12.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Essendon to Richmondcar 12.6 km
14 min
$3–4
Line 477 bus, line 504 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 Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle Stbus 504
1h 33m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Essendon to Richmondtaxi 12.6 km
14 min
$30–40
Line 59 tram, line 48 tram
1. Take the tram from Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44 to Flinders Streettram 59
2. Take the tram from Elizabeth St/Collins St #5 to Richmond Town Hall/Bridge Rd #19tram 48 / ...
1h
$12

Essendon to Richmond by train and tram

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Distance: 14.3 km
Duration: 41 min

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

You can take a bus from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd to West Richmond via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd and Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St in around 1h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44 to Richmond Town Hall/Bridge Rd #19 via Flinders Street and Elizabeth St/Collins St #5 in around 1h.

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