What is the cheapest way to get from Glen Iris to Essendon?

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

What is the fastest way to get from Glen Iris to Essendon?

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

Is there a direct bus between Glen Iris and Essendon?

No, there is no direct bus from Glen Iris to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Dunlop St/Albion Rd and arriving at Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Glen Iris and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from Glen Iris station to Essendon station. However, there are services departing from Darling Station and arriving at Essendon Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.

How far is it from Glen Iris to Essendon?

The distance between Glen Iris and Essendon is 21 km. The road distance is 21.7 km.

How do I travel from Glen Iris to Essendon without a car?

The best way to get from Glen Iris to Essendon without a car is to train which takes 48 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Glen Iris to Essendon?

It takes approximately 48 min to get from Glen Iris to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glen Iris to Essendon bus from?

Glen Iris to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Dunlop St/Albion Rd station.

Where do I catch the Glen Iris to Essendon train from?

Glen Iris to Essendon train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Darling Station.

Train or bus from Glen Iris to Essendon?

The best way to get from Glen Iris to Essendon is to train which takes 48 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 and takes 2h 24m.

Where does the Glen Iris to Essendon bus arrive?

Glen Iris to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Box Hill Bus Station/Station St.

Where does the Glen Iris to Essendon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Glen Iris to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Glen Iris to Essendon is 22 km. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Glen Iris to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 5171+ hotels available in Essendon.

Glen Iris to Essendon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Darling Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Glen Waverley
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Essendon Stationtrain Craigieburn
48 min
$6
Drive 21.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Glen Iris to Essendoncar 21.7 km
22 min
$4–6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dunlop St/Albion Rd to Box Hill Bus Station/Station Stbus 612
2. Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rdbus 903
2h 24m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Glen Iris to Essendontaxi 21.7 km
22 min
$50–65
Train, line 59 tram
1. Take the train from Darling Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Glen Waverley
2. Take the tram from Flinders Street to Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44tram 59
1h 5m
$12

Glen Iris to Essendon by train

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Distance: 20.7 km
Duration: 48 min

What companies run services between Glen Iris, VIC, Australia and Essendon, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Darling Station to Essendon Station via Flinders Street Station in around 48 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunlop St/Albion Rd to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St in around 2h 24m.

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