What is the cheapest way to get from Point Cook to Essendon?

The cheapest way to get from Point Cook to Essendon is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 25 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Point Cook to Essendon?

The fastest way to get from Point Cook to Essendon is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $70 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Point Cook and Essendon?

No, there is no direct bus from Point Cook to Essendon. However, there are services departing from South Shore Ave/Sanctuary Lakes South Bvd and arriving at Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd via Laverton Station/Railway Ave and Altona Station/Railway St South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Point Cook and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from Point Cook station to Essendon station. However, there are services departing from Williams Landing Station and arriving at Essendon Station via North Melbourne Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.

How far is it from Point Cook to Essendon?

The distance between Point Cook and Essendon is 34 km. The road distance is 28.4 km.

How do I travel from Point Cook to Essendon without a car?

The best way to get from Point Cook to Essendon without a car is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Point Cook to Essendon?

It takes approximately 1h 1m to get from Point Cook to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Point Cook to Essendon bus from?

Point Cook to Essendon bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, depart from Altona Station/Railway St South.

Where do I catch the Point Cook to Essendon train from?

Point Cook to Essendon train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Williams Landing Station.

Train or bus from Point Cook to Essendon?

The best way to get from Point Cook to Essendon is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 and takes 1h 59m.

Where does the Point Cook to Essendon bus arrive?

Point Cook to Essendon bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, arrive at Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd station.

Where does the Point Cook to Essendon train arrive?

Point Cook to Essendon train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at North Melbourne Station.

Can I drive from Point Cook to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Point Cook to Essendon is 28 km. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Point Cook to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 5131+ hotels available in Essendon.

Point Cook to Essendon - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Point Cook to Essendon by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Williams Landing Station to North Melbourne Stationtrain Werribee / ...
2. Take the train from North Melbourne Station to Essendon Stationtrain Craigieburn
1h 1m
$12
Drive 28.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Point Cook to Essendoncar 28.4 km
25 min
$5–8
Bus
1. Take the bus from Altona Station/Railway St South to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rdbus 903
1h 59m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Point Cook to Essendontaxi 28.4 km
25 min
$70–85
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Atlantis Dr/Point Cook Rd to Williams Landing Stationbus 949 / ...
2. Take the train from Williams Landing Station to North Melbourne Stationtrain Werribee / ...
1h 10m
$12
Train, line 59 tram
1. Take the train from Williams Landing Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Werribee
2. Take the tram from Flinders Street to Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44tram 59
1h 41m
$18
Bus via Williams Landing Station
1. Take the bus from Ivory Ave/Alamanda Bvd to Williams Landing Stationbus 495 / ...
2. Take the bus from Altona Station/Railway St South to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rdbus 903
2h 13m
$18

Point Cook to Essendon by bus and train

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Distance: 33.7 km
Duration: 1h 1m

What companies run services between Point Cook, VIC, Australia and Essendon, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Emmanuel College/Dunnings Rd to Essendon Station via Williams Landing Station, Williams Landing Station, and North Melbourne Station in around 1h 1m. Alternatively, Public Transport Victoria operates a bus from Altona Station/Railway St South to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 8m. Metropolitan buses also services this route every 30 minutes.

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