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

The cheapest way to get from Malvern to Essendon is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 22 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Malvern to Essendon is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $45 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Malvern and Essendon?

No, there is no direct bus from Malvern to Essendon station. However, there are services departing from High St/Tooronga Rd and arriving at Essendon Station/Russell St via Genazzano College/Cotham Rd and Ivanhoe Station/Norman St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.

Is there a direct train between Malvern and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from Malvern to Essendon station. However, there are services departing from Fraser St/High St #46 and arriving at Essendon Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.

How far is it from Malvern to Essendon?

The distance between Malvern and Essendon is 18 km. The road distance is 18.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Malvern to Essendon without a car is to line 6 tram and train which takes 59 min and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 59 min to get from Malvern to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Malvern to Essendon bus from?

Malvern to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from High St/Tooronga Rd station.

Where do I catch the Malvern to Essendon train from?

Malvern to Essendon train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Fraser St/High St #46 station.

Where does the Malvern to Essendon bus arrive?

Malvern to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Cotham Rd/Normanby Rd station.

Where does the Malvern to Essendon train arrive?

Malvern to Essendon train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Federation Square/Swanston St #13 station.

Can I drive from Malvern to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Malvern to Essendon is 19 km. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Malvern to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 5131+ hotels available in Essendon.

Malvern to Essendon - 5 ways to travel via train, line 6 tram, and line 624 bus

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

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Line 6 tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from Fraser St/High St #46 to Federation Square/Swanston St #13tram 6
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Essendon Stationtrain Craigieburn
59 min
$12
Drive 18.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Malvern to Essendoncar 18.6 km
22 min
$4–5
Line 624 bus, line 548 bus, line 510 bus
1. Take the bus from High St/Tooronga Rd to Cotham Rd/Normanby Rdbus 624
2. Take the bus from Genazzano College/Cotham Rd to Ivanhoe Station/Norman Stbus 548
3. Take the bus from Ivanhoe Station/Norman St to Essendon Station/Russell Stbus 510
2h
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Malvern to Essendontaxi 18.6 km
22 min
$45–60
Line 6 tram, line 59 tram
1. Take the tram from Fraser St/High St #46 to Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8tram 6
2. Take the tram from Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5 to Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44tram 59
1h 17m
$12

Malvern to Essendon by tram and train

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Distance: 18.2 km
Duration: 59 min

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

You can take a bus from High St/Tooronga Rd to Essendon Station/Russell St via Cotham Rd/Normanby Rd, Genazzano College/Cotham Rd, and Ivanhoe Station/Norman St in around 2h. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Fraser St/High St #46 to Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44 via Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8 and Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5 in around 1h 17m.

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