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

The cheapest way to get from Horsham to Essendon is to bus via Bendigo which costs $10 - $50 and takes 7h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Horsham to Essendon is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs $50 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Horsham and Essendon?

No, there is no direct bus from Horsham to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Horsham and arriving at Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd via Canterbury St/Station Rd and Sunshine Station/Dickson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Horsham and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from Horsham station to Essendon station. However, there are services departing from Horsham Station and arriving at Essendon Station via Ararat Station and Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Horsham to Essendon?

The distance between Horsham and Essendon is 305 km. The road distance is 289.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Horsham to Essendon without a car is to bus which takes 5h 13m and costs $101 - $105.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Horsham to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Horsham to Essendon bus from?

Horsham to Essendon bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Horsham station.

Where do I catch the Horsham to Essendon train from?

Horsham to Essendon train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Horsham Station.

Train or bus from Horsham to Essendon?

The best way to get from Horsham to Essendon is to bus which takes 5h 13m and costs $101 - $105. Alternatively, you can train via Ararat, which costs $60 - $230 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Horsham to Essendon bus arrive?

Horsham to Essendon bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Deer Park station.

Where does the Horsham to Essendon train arrive?

Horsham to Essendon train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Ararat Station.

Can I drive from Horsham to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Horsham to Essendon is 289 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Horsham to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 5123+ hotels available in Essendon.

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There are 5 ways to get from Horsham to Essendon by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Horsham to Deer Parkbus Melbourne
5h 13m
$101–105
Bus via Bendigo
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave to Bendigo Station/Railway Plbus Coach
2. Take the bus from Bendigo Station/Railway Pl to Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rdbus Bendigo
7h 34m
$10–48
Train via Ararat
1. Take the train from Horsham Station to Ararat Stationtrain The Overland
2. Take the train from Ararat Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
5h 20m
$61–228
Drive 289.3 km
1. Drive from Horsham to Essendoncar 289.3 km
3h 19m
$52–75
Train
1. Take the train from Horsham Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain The Overland
5h 44m
$87–198

Horsham to Essendon by bus

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5h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 305.1 km
Duration: 5h 13m

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

Firefly Express operates a bus from Horsham to Deer Park once daily. Tickets cost $95–99 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Horsham Station to Essendon Station via Ararat Station and Southern Cross Station in around 5h 20m.

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