What is the cheapest way to get from South Yarra to Essendon?

The cheapest way to get from South Yarra to Essendon is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from South Yarra to Essendon?

The fastest way to get from South Yarra to Essendon is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between South Yarra and Essendon?

No, there is no direct bus from South Yarra to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Toorak Rd/Punt Rd and arriving at Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd via Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St and Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.

Is there a direct train between South Yarra and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from South Yarra station to Essendon. However, there are services departing from South Yarra Station and arriving at Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd #43 via Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44 min.

How far is it from South Yarra to Essendon?

The distance between South Yarra and Essendon is 14 km. The road distance is 13.5 km.

How do I travel from South Yarra to Essendon without a car?

The best way to get from South Yarra to Essendon without a car is to train and line 59 tram which takes 44 min and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from South Yarra to Essendon?

It takes approximately 44 min to get from South Yarra to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Yarra to Essendon bus from?

South Yarra to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Toorak Rd/Punt Rd station.

Where do I catch the South Yarra to Essendon train from?

South Yarra to Essendon train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from South Yarra Station.

Where does the South Yarra to Essendon bus arrive?

South Yarra to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St.

Where does the South Yarra to Essendon train arrive?

South Yarra to Essendon train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Melbourne Central Station.

Can I drive from South Yarra to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between South Yarra to Essendon is 13 km. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from South Yarra to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 5155+ hotels available in Essendon.

South Yarra to Essendon - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 59 tram

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There are 5 ways to get from South Yarra to Essendon by train, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Train, line 59 tram
best
1. Take the train from South Yarra Station to Melbourne Central Stationtrain Frankston
2. Take the tram from Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5 to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd #43tram 59
44 min
$12
Drive 13.5 km
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1. Drive from South Yarra to Essendoncar 13.5 km
15 min
$3–4
Line 246 bus, line 504 bus
1. Take the bus from Toorak Rd/Punt Rd to Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle Stbus 246
2. Take the bus from Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rdbus 504
1h 39m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Yarra to Essendontaxi 13.5 km
15 min
$35–45
Line 58 tram, line 59 tram
1. Take the tram from South Yarra to Flemington Rd/Peel St #12tram 58
2. Take the tram from Pelham St/Elizabeth St #9 to Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44tram 59
1h 3m
$12

South Yarra to Essendon by train and tram

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Distance: 14.3 km
Duration: 44 min

What companies run services between South Yarra, VIC, Australia and Essendon, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Toorak Rd/Punt Rd to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd via Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St and Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd in around 1h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from South Yarra to Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44 via Flemington Rd/Peel St #12 and Pelham St/Elizabeth St #9 in around 1h 3m.

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