What is the cheapest way to get from Richmond to Essendon Fields?

The cheapest way to get from Richmond to Essendon Fields is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 18 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Richmond to Essendon Fields?

The fastest way to get from Richmond to Essendon Fields is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $45 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Richmond and Essendon Fields?

No, there is no direct bus from Richmond to Essendon Fields. However, there are services departing from West Richmond and arriving at Essendon Fields/English St via Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St and Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Richmond and Essendon Fields?

No, there is no direct train from Richmond to Essendon Fields. However, there are services departing from Richmond Town Hall/Bridge Rd #19 and arriving at Earl St/Matthews Ave #56 via Flinders Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.

How far is it from Richmond to Essendon Fields?

The distance between Richmond and Essendon Fields is 17 km. The road distance is 16.8 km.

How do I travel from Richmond to Essendon Fields without a car?

The best way to get from Richmond to Essendon Fields without a car is to line 48 tram and line 59 tram which takes 1h 9m and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Richmond to Essendon Fields?

It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Richmond to Essendon Fields, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Richmond to Essendon Fields bus from?

Richmond to Essendon Fields bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St.

Where do I catch the Richmond to Essendon Fields train from?

Richmond to Essendon Fields train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Richmond Town Hall/Bridge Rd #19 station.

Where does the Richmond to Essendon Fields bus arrive?

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

Where does the Richmond to Essendon Fields train arrive?

Richmond to Essendon Fields train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Elizabeth St/Collins St #5 station.

Can I drive from Richmond to Essendon Fields?

Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to Essendon Fields is 17 km. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Richmond to Essendon Fields.

Where can I stay near Essendon Fields?

There are 4972+ hotels available in Essendon Fields.

Richmond to Essendon Fields - 4 ways to travel via line 48 tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Richmond to Essendon Fields by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Line 48 tram, line 59 tram
best
1. Take the tram from Richmond Town Hall/Bridge Rd #19 to Elizabeth St/Collins St #5tram 48 / ...
2. Take the tram from Flinders Street to Earl St/Matthews Ave #56tram 59
1h 9m
$11
Drive 16.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Richmond to Essendon Fieldscar 16.8 km
18 min
$3–5
Line 504 bus, line 477 bus
1. Take the bus from Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rdbus 504
2. Take the bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd to Essendon Fields/English Stbus 477
1h 48m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Richmond to Essendon Fieldstaxi 16.8 km
18 min
$45–60

Richmond to Essendon Fields by tram

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Distance: 17.5 km
Duration: 1h 9m

What companies run services between Richmond, VIC, Australia and Essendon Fields, VIC, Australia?

You can take a vehicle from Richmond Town Hall/Bridge Rd #19 to Earl St/Matthews Ave #56 via Elizabeth St/Collins St #5 and Flinders Street in around 1h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West Richmond to Essendon Fields/English St via Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St and Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd in around 1h 48m.

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