What is the cheapest way to get from Swanston Street to Essendon?

The cheapest way to get from Swanston Street to Essendon is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 9 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Swanston Street to Essendon?

The fastest way to get from Swanston Street to Essendon is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $24 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Swanston Street and Essendon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Flinders Lane/Queen St and arriving at Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd. Services depart once daily, and operate Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

Is there a direct train between Swanston Street and Essendon?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Melbourne Central Station station and arriving at Essendon Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

How far is it from Swanston Street to Essendon?

The distance between Swanston Street and Essendon is 9 km. The road distance is 8.4 km.

How do I travel from Swanston Street to Essendon without a car?

The best way to get from Swanston Street to Essendon without a car is to train which takes 15 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Swanston Street to Essendon?

The train from Melbourne Central Station to Essendon Station takes 15 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Swanston Street to Essendon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Swanston Street to Essendon train from?

Swanston Street to Essendon train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Melbourne Central Station.

Train or bus from Swanston Street to Essendon?

The best way to get from Swanston Street to Essendon is to train which takes 15 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 959 bus, which costs $6 and takes 18 min.

Where does the Swanston Street to Essendon bus arrive?

Swanston Street to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd station.

Where does the Swanston Street to Essendon train arrive?

Swanston Street to Essendon train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Essendon Station.

Can I drive from Swanston Street to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanston Street to Essendon is 8 km. It takes approximately 9 min to drive from Swanston Street to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

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Swanston Street to Essendon - 6 ways to travel via train, line 959 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Swanston Street to Essendon by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Essendon Stationtrain Craigieburn
15 min
$6
Drive 8.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Swanston Street to Essendoncar 8.4 km
9 min
$2–3
Line 959 bus
1. Take the bus from Flinders Lane/Queen St to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rdbus 959
18 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Swanston Street to Essendontaxi 8.4 km
9 min
$24–30
Line 59 tram
1. Take the tram from Queen Victoria Market/Elizabeth St #7 to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd #43tram 59
28 min
$6
Line 505 bus, line 477 bus
1. Take the bus from Melbourne University/Grattan St to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rdbus 505
2. Take the bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rdbus 483 / ...
49 min
$6

Swanston Street to Essendon by train

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Distance: 8.5 km
Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between Swanston Street, VIC, Australia and Essendon, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Melbourne Central Station to Essendon Station hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Flinders Lane/Queen St to Thistle St/Mt Alexander Rd once daily. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 18 min.

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