What is the cheapest way to get from Melton (Station) to Essendon Fields?

The cheapest way to get from Melton (Station) to Essendon Fields is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 29 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Melton (Station) to Essendon Fields?

The fastest way to get from Melton (Station) to Essendon Fields is to drive which takes 29 min and costs $5 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Melton (Station) and Essendon Fields?

No, there is no direct bus from Melton (Station) to Essendon Fields. However, there are services departing from Melton and arriving at Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave via Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Melton (Station) and Essendon Fields?

No, there is no direct train from Melton (Station) station to Essendon Fields. However, there are services departing from Melton Station and arriving at Earl St/Matthews Ave #56 via Southern Cross Station and Fletcher St/Napier St #41. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.

How far is it from Melton (Station) to Essendon Fields?

The distance between Melton (Station) and Essendon Fields is 45 km. The road distance is 33.4 km.

How do I travel from Melton (Station) to Essendon Fields without a car?

The best way to get from Melton (Station) to Essendon Fields without a car is to bus and line 478 bus which takes 1h 28m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Melton (Station) to Essendon Fields?

It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Melton (Station) to Essendon Fields, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melton (Station) to Essendon Fields bus from?

Melton (Station) to Essendon Fields bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, depart from Melton station.

Where do I catch the Melton (Station) to Essendon Fields train from?

Melton (Station) to Essendon Fields train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Melton Station.

Train or bus from Melton (Station) to Essendon Fields?

The best way to get from Melton (Station) to Essendon Fields is to bus and line 478 bus which takes 1h 28m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $20 - $23 and takes 1h 29m.

Where does the Melton (Station) to Essendon Fields bus arrive?

Melton (Station) to Essendon Fields bus services, operated by Ballarat Airport Shuttle Bus, arrive at Melbourne Airport station.

Where does the Melton (Station) to Essendon Fields train arrive?

Melton (Station) to Essendon Fields train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Melton (Station) to Essendon Fields?

Yes, the driving distance between Melton (Station) to Essendon Fields is 33 km. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Melton (Station) to Essendon Fields.

Where can I stay near Essendon Fields?

There are 4964+ hotels available in Essendon Fields.

Melton (Station) to Essendon Fields - 5 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Melton (Station) to Essendon Fields by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus, line 478 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Melton to Melbourne Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd to Dromana Ave/Matthews Avebus 478 / ...
1h 28m
Drive 33.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melton (Station) to Essendon Fieldscar 33.4 km
29 min
$6–9
Train
1. Take the train from Melton Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Ballarat
1h 29m
$20–23
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melton (Station) to Essendon Fieldstaxi 33.4 km
29 min
$85–110
Train, line 903 bus
1. Take the train from Melton Station to Sunshine Stationtrain Ballarat
2. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rdbus 903
1h 35m
$14–17

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Distance: 45.3 km
Duration: 1h 28m

What companies run services between Melton (Station), VIC, Australia and Essendon Fields, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Melton to Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave via Melbourne Airport and Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd in around 1h 28m. Alternatively, V/Line operates a train from Melton Station to Southern Cross Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–11 and the journey takes 41 min.

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