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How to get fromMount Gambier to Essendonby plane, tram, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Mount Gambier to Essendon by plane, tram, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, line 59 tram

    best
    1. Fly from Mount Gambier Airport (MGB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane MGB - MEL
    2. Take the tram from Airport West/Matthews Ave #59 to Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44tram tram
    2h 14m
    $232–346

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus bus Coach
    2. Take the train from Ballarat Station to Sunshine Stationtrain train Ballarat
    6h 34m
    $18–47

  3. Bus, train via Warrnambool

    1. Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Warrnambool Station/Merri Stbus bus Coach
    2. Take the train from Warrnambool Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train Geelong
    7h 43m
    $19–43

  4. Drive  407.1 km

    1. Drive from Mount Gambier to Essendoncar car 407.1 km
    4h 51m
    $73–105

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus bus Coach
    2. Take the bus from Ballarat to Melbourne Airportbus bus
    7h 53m
    $68–93

Mount Gambier to Essendon by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration6h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 384.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 14m

What companies run services between Mount Gambier, SA, Australia and Essendon, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Tourist Information Centre/Jubilee Hwy East to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd via Ballarat, Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd, and Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave in around 7h 53m.

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