What is the cheapest way to get from Spotswood to Essendon Station?

The cheapest way to get from Spotswood to Essendon Station is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Spotswood to Essendon Station?

The fastest way to get from Spotswood to Essendon Station is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Spotswood and Essendon Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Spotswood to Essendon Station station. However, there are services departing from Hudsons Rd/Melbourne Rd and arriving at Essendon Station/Russell St via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.

Is there a direct train between Spotswood and Essendon Station?

No, there is no direct train from Spotswood station to Essendon Station station. However, there are services departing from Spotswood Station and arriving at Essendon Station via North Melbourne Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31 min.

How far is it from Spotswood to Essendon Station?

The distance between Spotswood and Essendon Station is 14 km. The road distance is 11.2 km.

How do I travel from Spotswood to Essendon Station without a car?

The best way to get from Spotswood to Essendon Station without a car is to train which takes 31 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Spotswood to Essendon Station?

It takes approximately 31 min to get from Spotswood to Essendon Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Spotswood to Essendon Station bus from?

Spotswood to Essendon Station bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Hudsons Rd/Melbourne Rd station.

Where do I catch the Spotswood to Essendon Station train from?

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

Train or bus from Spotswood to Essendon Station?

The best way to get from Spotswood to Essendon Station is to train which takes 31 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 472 bus, which costs $6 and takes 55 min.

Where does the Spotswood to Essendon Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Spotswood to Essendon Station train arrive?

Spotswood to Essendon Station train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at North Melbourne Station.

Can I drive from Spotswood to Essendon Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Spotswood to Essendon Station is 11 km. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Spotswood to Essendon Station.

Where can I stay near Essendon Station?

There are 5227+ hotels available in Essendon Station.

Spotswood to Essendon Station - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 472 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Spotswood Station to North Melbourne Stationtrain Werribee / ...
2. Take the train from North Melbourne Station to Essendon Stationtrain Craigieburn
31 min
$6
Drive 11.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Spotswood to Essendon Stationcar 11.2 km
12 min
$2–3
Line 472 bus
1. Take the bus from Hudsons Rd/Melbourne Rd to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rdbus 472
55 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Spotswood to Essendon Stationtaxi 11.2 km
12 min
$30–40
Train, line 59 tram
1. Take the train from Spotswood Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Werribee / ...
2. Take the tram from Flinders Street to Fletcher St/Napier St #41tram 59
1h
$12

Spotswood to Essendon Station by train

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Distance: 13.9 km
Duration: 31 min

What companies run services between Spotswood, VIC, Australia and Essendon Station, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Spotswood Station to Essendon Station via North Melbourne Station in around 31 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Hudsons Rd/Melbourne Rd to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 44 min.

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