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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Essendon is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 13 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Essendon is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Essendon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Plenty Rd/Murray Rd and arriving at Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Essendon station. However, there are services departing from Osborne Gr/Plenty Rd #44 and arriving at Essendon Station via Parliament Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.

How far is it from Preston to Essendon?

The distance between Preston and Essendon is 13 km. The road distance is 10.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Essendon without a car is to line 903 bus which takes 35 min and costs $6.

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

The line 903 bus from Plenty Rd/Murray Rd to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd takes 35 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Preston to Essendon bus from?

Preston to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Plenty Rd/Murray Rd station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Essendon train from?

Preston to Essendon train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Osborne Gr/Plenty Rd #44 station.

Where does the Preston to Essendon bus arrive?

Preston to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd station.

Where does the Preston to Essendon train arrive?

Preston to Essendon train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Spring St/Bourke St #9 station.

Can I drive from Preston to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Essendon is 11 km. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Preston to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 5145+ hotels available in Essendon.

Preston to Essendon - 4 ways to travel via train, line 903 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Essendon by bus, tram, train, taxi, or car

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Line 903 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Plenty Rd/Murray Rd to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rdbus 903
35 min
$6
Drive 10.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Preston to Essendoncar 10.9 km
13 min
$2–3
Line 86 tram, train
1. Take the tram from Osborne Gr/Plenty Rd #44 to Spring St/Bourke St #9tram 86
2. Take the train from Parliament Station to Essendon Stationtrain Craigieburn
1h 16m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Essendontaxi 10.9 km
13 min
$30–40

Preston to Essendon by bus

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35 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 12.8 km
Duration: 35 min

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

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Plenty Rd/Murray Rd to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 35 min.

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