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

The cheapest way to get from Southbank to Essendon Fields is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 16 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Southbank to Essendon Fields is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $40 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Southbank and Essendon Fields?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Flinders Lane/Queen St and arriving at York St/Matthews Ave. Services depart once daily, and operate Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

Is there a direct train between Southbank and Essendon Fields?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Flinders Street and arriving at Earl St/Matthews Ave #56. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 48 min.

How far is it from Southbank to Essendon Fields?

The distance between Southbank and Essendon Fields is 14 km. The road distance is 14.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Southbank to Essendon Fields without a car is to line 959 bus which takes 25 min and costs $6.

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

The line 959 bus from Flinders Lane/Queen St to York St/Matthews Ave takes 25 min including transfers and departs once daily.

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

Southbank to Essendon Fields bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Flinders Lane/Queen St station.

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

Southbank to Essendon Fields train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Flinders Street station.

Where does the Southbank to Essendon Fields bus arrive?

Southbank to Essendon Fields bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at York St/Matthews Ave station.

Where does the Southbank to Essendon Fields train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Southbank to Essendon Fields?

Yes, the driving distance between Southbank to Essendon Fields is 15 km. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Southbank to Essendon Fields.

Where can I stay near Essendon Fields?

There are 4974+ hotels available in Essendon Fields.

Southbank to Essendon Fields - 4 ways to travel via line 959 bus

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

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Line 959 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Flinders Lane/Queen St to York St/Matthews Avebus 959
25 min
$6
Drive 14.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Southbank to Essendon Fieldscar 14.8 km
16 min
$3–4
Line 59 tram
1. Take the tram from Flinders Street to Earl St/Matthews Ave #56tram 59
48 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southbank to Essendon Fieldstaxi 14.8 km
16 min
$40–55

Southbank to Essendon Fields by bus

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Distance: 13.8 km
Duration: 25 min

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

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Flinders Lane/Queen St to York St/Matthews Ave once daily. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Flinders Street to Earl St/Matthews Ave #56 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 48 min.

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