What is the cheapest way to get from Keilor Downs to Essendon Station?

The cheapest way to get from Keilor Downs to Essendon Station is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 13 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Keilor Downs to Essendon Station?

The fastest way to get from Keilor Downs to Essendon Station is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Keilor Downs and Essendon Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Loddon Ave/Patterson Ave and arriving at Essendon Station/Russell St station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.

Is there a direct train between Keilor Downs and Essendon Station?

No, there is no direct train from Keilor Downs station to Essendon Station station. However, there are services departing from Keilor Plains Station and arriving at Essendon Station via Footscray Station and North Melbourne Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.

How far is it from Keilor Downs to Essendon Station?

The distance between Keilor Downs and Essendon Station is 15 km. The road distance is 13.1 km.

How do I travel from Keilor Downs to Essendon Station without a car?

The best way to get from Keilor Downs to Essendon Station without a car is to line 476 bus which takes 44 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Keilor Downs to Essendon Station?

The line 476 bus from Loddon Ave/Patterson Ave to Essendon Station/Russell St takes 44 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Keilor Downs to Essendon Station bus from?

Keilor Downs to Essendon Station bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Loddon Ave/Patterson Ave station.

Where do I catch the Keilor Downs to Essendon Station train from?

Keilor Downs to Essendon Station train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Keilor Plains Station.

Train or bus from Keilor Downs to Essendon Station?

The best way to get from Keilor Downs to Essendon Station is to line 476 bus which takes 44 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 and takes 50 min.

Where does the Keilor Downs to Essendon Station bus arrive?

Keilor Downs to Essendon Station bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Essendon Station/Russell St.

Where does the Keilor Downs to Essendon Station train arrive?

Keilor Downs to Essendon Station train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Footscray Station.

Can I drive from Keilor Downs to Essendon Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Keilor Downs to Essendon Station is 13 km. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Keilor Downs to Essendon Station.

Where can I stay near Essendon Station?

There are 5222+ hotels available in Essendon Station.

Keilor Downs to Essendon Station - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 476 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Keilor Downs to Essendon Station by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Line 476 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Loddon Ave/Patterson Ave to Essendon Station/Russell Stbus 476
44 min
$6
Drive 13.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Keilor Downs to Essendon Stationcar 13.1 km
13 min
$3–4
Train
1. Take the train from Keilor Plains Station to Footscray Stationtrain Sunbury
2. Take the train from North Melbourne Station to Essendon Stationtrain Craigieburn
50 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Keilor Downs to Essendon Stationtaxi 13.1 km
13 min
$35–45

Keilor Downs to Essendon Station by bus

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Distance: 14.6 km
Duration: 44 min

What companies run services between Keilor Downs, VIC, Australia and Essendon Station, VIC, Australia?

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Loddon Ave/Patterson Ave to Essendon Station/Russell St hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 44 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Keilor Plains Station to Essendon Station via Footscray Station and North Melbourne Station in around 50 min.

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