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

The cheapest way to get from Parkville to Essendon is to line 59 tram which costs $6 and takes 19 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Parkville to Essendon is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $20 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Parkville and Essendon?

No, there is no direct bus from Parkville to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd and arriving at Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37 min.

Is there a direct train between Parkville and Essendon?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Melrose St/Flemington Rd #20 and arriving at Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd #43. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

How far is it from Parkville to Essendon?

The distance between Parkville and Essendon is 6 km.

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

The best way to get from Parkville to Essendon without a car is to line 59 tram which takes 19 min and costs $6.

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

The line 59 tram from Melrose St/Flemington Rd #20 to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd #43 takes 19 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Parkville to Essendon bus from?

Parkville to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd station.

Where do I catch the Parkville to Essendon train from?

Parkville to Essendon train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Melrose St/Flemington Rd #20 station.

Where does the Parkville to Essendon bus arrive?

Parkville to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd station.

Where does the Parkville to Essendon train arrive?

Parkville to Essendon train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd #43 station.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 5131+ hotels available in Essendon.

Parkville to Essendon - 4 ways to travel via line 59 tram, and line 505 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Parkville to Essendon by tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 59 tram
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1. Take the tram from Melrose St/Flemington Rd #20 to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd #43tram 59
19 min
$6
Line 505 bus, line 477 bus
1. Take the bus from Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rdbus 505
2. Take the bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rdbus 483 / ...
37 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Parkville to Essendontaxi 6.7 km
7 min
$20–25
Walk
1. Take the walk from Parkville to Essendonwalk 6.5 km
1h 18m

Parkville to Essendon by tram

922Weekly Trams

19 minAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 6.3 km
Duration: 19 min

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

Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Melrose St/Flemington Rd #20 to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd #43 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melbourne Zoo/Poplar Rd to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd in around 37 min.

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