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

The cheapest way to get from South Yarra to Essendon Fields is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 20 min.

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

The fastest way to get from South Yarra to Essendon Fields is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $50 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between South Yarra and Essendon Fields?

No, there is no direct bus from South Yarra to Essendon Fields. However, there are services departing from Toorak Rd/Punt Rd 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 57m.

Is there a direct train between South Yarra and Essendon Fields?

No, there is no direct train from South Yarra station to Essendon Fields. However, there are services departing from South Yarra Station and arriving at Earl St/Matthews Ave #56 via Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.

How far is it from South Yarra to Essendon Fields?

The distance between South Yarra and Essendon Fields is 18 km. The road distance is 17.8 km.

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

The best way to get from South Yarra to Essendon Fields without a car is to line 59 tram which takes 55 min and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 55 min to get from South Yarra to Essendon Fields, including transfers.

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

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

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

South Yarra to Essendon Fields train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5.

Where does the South Yarra to Essendon Fields bus arrive?

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

Where does the South Yarra to Essendon Fields train arrive?

South Yarra to Essendon Fields train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Earl St/Matthews Ave #56 station.

Can I drive from South Yarra to Essendon Fields?

Yes, the driving distance between South Yarra to Essendon Fields is 18 km. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from South Yarra to Essendon Fields.

Where can I stay near Essendon Fields?

There are 4974+ hotels available in Essendon Fields.

South Yarra to Essendon Fields - 5 ways to travel via line 59 tram

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

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Line 59 tram
best
1. Take the tram from Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5 to Earl St/Matthews Ave #56tram 59
55 min
$12
Drive 17.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from South Yarra to Essendon Fieldscar 17.8 km
20 min
$4–5
Line 246 bus, line 504 bus, line 477 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
3. Take the bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd to Essendon Fields/English Stbus 477
1h 57m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Yarra to Essendon Fieldstaxi 17.8 km
20 min
$50–65
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 Earl St/Matthews Ave #56tram 59
1h 13m
$12

South Yarra to Essendon Fields by train and tram

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Distance: 18.2 km
Duration: 55 min

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

Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5 to Earl St/Matthews Ave #56 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 42 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Toorak Rd/Punt Rd to Essendon Fields/English St via Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St and Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd in around 1h 57m.

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