What is the cheapest way to get from Sunbury to Essendon?

The cheapest way to get from Sunbury to Essendon is to line 483 bus which costs $6 and takes 41 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Sunbury to Essendon?

The fastest way to get from Sunbury to Essendon is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $70 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Sunbury and Essendon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Miller St/Horne St and arriving at Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd. Services depart every three hours, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 41 min.

Is there a direct train between Sunbury and Essendon?

No, there is no direct train from Sunbury station to Essendon station. However, there are services departing from Sunbury Station and arriving at Essendon Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.

How far is it from Sunbury to Essendon?

The distance between Sunbury and Essendon is 30 km. The road distance is 29.2 km.

How do I travel from Sunbury to Essendon without a car?

The best way to get from Sunbury to Essendon without a car is to line 483 bus which takes 41 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Sunbury to Essendon?

The line 483 bus from Miller St/Horne St to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd takes 41 min including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Sunbury to Essendon bus from?

Sunbury to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Miller St/Horne St station.

Where do I catch the Sunbury to Essendon train from?

Sunbury to Essendon train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Sunbury Station.

Train or bus from Sunbury to Essendon?

The best way to get from Sunbury to Essendon is to line 483 bus which takes 41 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $14 - $17 and takes 1h 3m.

Where does the Sunbury to Essendon bus arrive?

Sunbury to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd station.

Where does the Sunbury to Essendon train arrive?

Sunbury to Essendon train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Can I drive from Sunbury to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunbury to Essendon is 29 km. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Sunbury to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 5131+ hotels available in Essendon.

Sunbury to Essendon - 5 ways to travel via train, line 483 bus, taxi, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Sunbury to Essendon by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Line 483 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Miller St/Horne St to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rdbus 483
41 min
$6
Train
1. Take the train from Sunbury Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Bendigo
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Essendon Stationtrain Craigieburn
1h 3m
$14–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sunbury to Essendontaxi 29.2 km
22 min
$70–85
Drive 29.2 km
1. Drive from Sunbury to Essendoncar 29.2 km
22 min
$6–8
Line 476 bus
1. Take the bus from Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd to Lincoln Rd/Florence Stbus 476
1h 33m
$12

Sunbury to Essendon by bus

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Distance: 30.3 km
Duration: 41 min

What companies run services between Sunbury, VIC, Australia and Essendon, VIC, Australia?

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Miller St/Horne St to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd every 3 hours. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 41 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sunbury Station to Essendon Station via Southern Cross Station in around 1h 3m.

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