There are 4 ways to get from North Melbourne to Essendon Fields by tram, bus, taxi, or car
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Line 59 tram
best- Take the tram from Royal Childrens Hospital/Flemington Rd #19 to Earl St/Matthews Ave #56tram 59
32 min$6Drive 11 km
cheapest- Drive from North Melbourne to Essendon Fieldscar 11 km
12 min$2–3Line 505 bus, line 477 bus
- Take the bus from Royal Melbourne Hospital/Royal Pde to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rdbus 505
- Take the bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd to Essendon Fields/English Stbus 477
1h 5m$12Taxi
- Take the taxi from North Melbourne to Essendon Fieldstaxi 11 km
12 min$35–45
North Melbourne to Essendon Fields by tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from North Melbourne to Essendon Fields is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 12 min.
The fastest way to get from North Melbourne to Essendon Fields is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs $35 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from North Melbourne to Essendon Fields. However, there are services departing from Royal Melbourne Hospital/Royal Pde and arriving at Essendon Fields/English St via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Royal Childrens Hospital/Flemington Rd #19 and arriving at Earl St/Matthews Ave #56. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.
The distance between North Melbourne and Essendon Fields is 11 km. The road distance is 11 km.
The best way to get from North Melbourne to Essendon Fields without a car is to line 59 tram which takes 32 min and costs $6.
The line 59 tram from Royal Childrens Hospital/Flemington Rd #19 to Earl St/Matthews Ave #56 takes 32 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
North Melbourne to Essendon Fields bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Royal Melbourne Hospital/Royal Pde station.
North Melbourne to Essendon Fields train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Royal Childrens Hospital/Flemington Rd #19 station.
North Melbourne to Essendon Fields bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd station.
What companies run services between North Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Essendon Fields, VIC, Australia?
Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Royal Childrens Hospital/Flemington Rd #19 to Earl St/Matthews Ave #56 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 32 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Melbourne Hospital/Royal Pde to Essendon Fields/English St via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd in around 1h 5m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- yarratrams.com.au
Tram from Royal Childrens Hospital/Flemington Rd #19 to Earl St/Matthews Ave #56
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://yarratrams.com.au/
- Daily
- $11
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Royal Melbourne Hospital/Royal Pde to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd to Essendon Fields/English St
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Estimated price
- $35–45
13CABS
- Phone
- 132227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
Crown Cabs
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
Melbourne Silver Premium Cabs
- Phone
- +61 422 502 251
- Website
- melbournesilverpremiumcabs.com.au
Silver Service Taxi Melbourne Airport
- Phone
- +61 412 456 588
- Website
- silver-taximelbourne.com.au
Silver Top Taxi
- Phone
- 13 10 08
- Website
- silvertop.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
North Melbourne to Essendon Fields train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Earl St/Matthews Ave #56 station.
Yes, the driving distance between North Melbourne to Essendon Fields is 11 km. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from North Melbourne to Essendon Fields.
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