What is the cheapest way to get from Sunshine Station to Essendon Fields?

The cheapest way to get from Sunshine Station to Essendon Fields is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 13 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Sunshine Station to Essendon Fields?

The fastest way to get from Sunshine Station to Essendon Fields is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $40 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Sunshine Station and Essendon Fields?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sunshine Station/Dickson St station and arriving at DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.

Is there a direct train between Sunshine Station and Essendon Fields?

No, there is no direct train from Sunshine Station station to Essendon Fields. However, there are services departing from Sunshine Station and arriving at Earl St/Matthews Ave #56 via Pelham St/Elizabeth St #9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.

How far is it from Sunshine Station to Essendon Fields?

The distance between Sunshine Station and Essendon Fields is 18 km. The road distance is 13 km.

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

The best way to get from Sunshine Station to Essendon Fields without a car is to line 903 bus which takes 51 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Sunshine Station to Essendon Fields?

The line 903 bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd takes 51 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Sunshine Station to Essendon Fields bus from?

Sunshine Station to Essendon Fields bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Sunshine Station/Dickson St.

Where do I catch the Sunshine Station to Essendon Fields train from?

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

Where does the Sunshine Station to Essendon Fields bus arrive?

Sunshine Station to Essendon Fields bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd station.

Where does the Sunshine Station to Essendon Fields train arrive?

Sunshine Station to Essendon Fields train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Parkville Station.

Can I drive from Sunshine Station to Essendon Fields?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunshine Station to Essendon Fields is 13 km. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Sunshine Station to Essendon Fields.

Where can I stay near Essendon Fields?

There are 4977+ hotels available in Essendon Fields.

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

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Line 903 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rdbus 903
51 min
$6
Drive 13 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Sunshine Station to Essendon Fieldscar 13 km
13 min
$3–4
Train, line 59 tram
1. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Parkville Stationtrain Sunbury
2. Take the tram from Pelham St/Elizabeth St #9 to Earl St/Matthews Ave #56tram 59
1h 1m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sunshine Station to Essendon Fieldstaxi 13 km
13 min
$40–50

Sunshine Station to Essendon Fields by bus

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Distance: 17.9 km
Duration: 51 min

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

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 51 min.

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