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

The cheapest way to get from Sunshine to Essendon Station is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 11 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunshine to Essendon Station is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $28 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Sunshine and Essendon Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sunshine Station/Dickson St station and arriving at Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.

Is there a direct train between Sunshine and Essendon Station?

No, there is no direct train from Sunshine station to Essendon Station station. However, there are services departing from Sunshine Station and arriving at Essendon Station via Footscray Station and North Melbourne Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.

How far is it from Sunshine to Essendon Station?

The distance between Sunshine and Essendon Station is 17 km. The road distance is 10.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Sunshine to Essendon Station without a car is to train which takes 40 min and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 40 min to get from Sunshine to Essendon Station, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Sunshine to Essendon Station?

The best way to get from Sunshine to Essendon Station is to train which takes 40 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 903 bus, which costs $6 and takes 41 min.

Where does the Sunshine to Essendon Station bus arrive?

Sunshine to Essendon Station bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd.

Where does the Sunshine to Essendon Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sunshine to Essendon Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunshine to Essendon Station is 10 km. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Sunshine to Essendon Station.

Where can I stay near Essendon Station?

There are 5239+ hotels available in Essendon Station.

Sunshine to Essendon Station - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 903 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Footscray Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Footscray Station to North Melbourne Stationtrain
3. Take the train from North Melbourne Station to Essendon Stationtrain
40 min
$5
Drive 10.2 km
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1. Drive from Sunshine to Essendon Stationcar 10.2 km
11 min
$2–3
Line 903 bus
1. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rdbus 903
41 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sunshine to Essendon Stationtaxi 10.2 km
11 min
$28–35

Sunshine to Essendon Station by train

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Distance: 16.9 km
Duration: 40 min

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

You can take a train from Sunshine Station to Essendon Station via Footscray Station and North Melbourne Station in around 40 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 41 min.

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