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

The cheapest way to get from Macedon to Essendon is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 36 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Macedon to Essendon is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $9 - $14.

Is there a direct bus between Macedon and Essendon?

No, there is no direct bus from Macedon station to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Macedon Station/Victoria St and arriving at Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd via Sunbury Station/Brook St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Macedon and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from Macedon station to Essendon station. However, there are services departing from Macedon Station and arriving at Essendon Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.

How far is it from Macedon to Essendon?

The distance between Macedon and Essendon is 77 km. The road distance is 50.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Macedon to Essendon without a car is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Macedon to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Macedon to Essendon bus from?

Macedon to Essendon bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Macedon Station/Victoria St.

Where do I catch the Macedon to Essendon train from?

Macedon to Essendon train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Macedon Station.

Train or bus from Macedon to Essendon?

The best way to get from Macedon to Essendon is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $18 and takes 1h 38m.

Where does the Macedon to Essendon bus arrive?

Macedon to Essendon bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Sunbury Station/Brook St.

Where does the Macedon to Essendon train arrive?

Macedon to Essendon train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Macedon to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Macedon to Essendon is 51 km. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Macedon to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 5277+ hotels available in Essendon.

Macedon to Essendon - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Macedon to Essendon by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Macedon Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Bendigo
1h 31m
$12
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Macedon Station/Victoria St to Sunbury Station/Brook Stbus Bendigo
2. Take the bus from Sunbury Station/Brook St to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rdbus 483
1h 38m
$7–18
Drive 50.7 km
1. Drive from Macedon to Essendoncar 50.7 km
36 min
$10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Macedon to Essendontaxi 50.7 km
36 min
$110–150
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Macedon Station to Sunbury Stationtrain Bendigo
2. Take the bus from Sunbury Station/Brook St to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rdbus 483
1h 39m
$12
Train, bus via Watergardens Station
1. Take the train from Macedon Station to Sunbury Stationtrain Bendigo
2. Take the bus from Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd to Lincoln Rd/Florence Stbus 476
2h
$18

Macedon to Essendon by train

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Distance: 77.4 km
Duration: 1h 31m

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

V/Line operates a train from Macedon Station to Southern Cross Station hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Macedon Station/Victoria St to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd via Sunbury Station/Brook St in around 1h 38m.

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