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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Essendon is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 18 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Essendon is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $40 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Essendon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cape St/Burgundy St and arriving at Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg station to Essendon station. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg Station and arriving at Essendon Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Essendon?

The distance between Heidelberg and Essendon is 22 km. The road distance is 15.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Essendon without a car is to train which takes 52 min and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 52 min to get from Heidelberg to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Essendon bus from?

Heidelberg to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Cape St/Burgundy St station.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Essendon train from?

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

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Essendon?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Essendon is to train which takes 52 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 903 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 3m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Essendon bus arrive?

Heidelberg to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd station.

Where does the Heidelberg to Essendon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Essendon is 16 km. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Heidelberg to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 5123+ hotels available in Essendon.

Heidelberg to Essendon - 4 ways to travel via train, line 903 bus, taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Heidelberg to Essendon by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Heidelberg Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Hurstbridge
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Essendon Stationtrain Craigieburn
52 min
$6
Drive 15.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Essendoncar 15.9 km
18 min
$3–5
Line 903 bus
1. Take the bus from Cape St/Burgundy St to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rdbus 903
1h 3m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Heidelberg to Essendontaxi 15.9 km
18 min
$40–50

Heidelberg to Essendon by train

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Distance: 22.1 km
Duration: 52 min

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

You can take a train from Heidelberg Station to Essendon Station via Flinders Street Station in around 52 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Cape St/Burgundy St to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 1h 3m.

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