There are 4 ways to get from Tarneit to Essendon Fields by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tarneit Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Geelong
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Essendon Stationtrain Craigieburn
1h 40m$26–29Drive 31.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Tarneit to Essendon Fieldscar 31.9 km
26 min$6–9Line 903 bus
- Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rdbus 903
1h 49m$19–23Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tarneit to Essendon Fieldstaxi 31.9 km
26 min$80–100
Tarneit to Essendon Fields by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tarneit to Essendon Fields is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from Tarneit to Essendon Fields is to drive which takes 26 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Tarneit to Essendon Fields. However, there are services departing from Felix Way/Hummingbird Bvd and arriving at DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd via Sunshine Station/Dickson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Tarneit station to Essendon Fields. However, there are services departing from Tarneit Station and arriving at Earl St/Matthews Ave #56 via Southern Cross Station and Fletcher St/Napier St #41. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
The distance between Tarneit and Essendon Fields is 45 km. The road distance is 31.9 km.
The best way to get from Tarneit to Essendon Fields without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs $25 - $29.
It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Tarneit to Essendon Fields, including transfers.
Tarneit to Essendon Fields bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Sunshine Station/Dickson St.
Tarneit to Essendon Fields train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Tarneit Station.
The best way to get from Tarneit to Essendon Fields is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs $25 - $29. Alternatively, you can line 903 bus, which costs $18 - $23 and takes 1h 49m.
What companies run services between Tarneit, VIC, Australia and Essendon Fields, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Family St/Leakes Rd to Earl St/Matthews Ave #56 via Tarneit Station, Tarneit Station, Southern Cross Station, Essendon Station, and Fletcher St/Napier St #41 in around 1h 40m. Alternatively, 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 50 min.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Tarneit Station to Southern Cross Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $8–11
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Essendon Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
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More Questions & Answers
Tarneit to Essendon Fields bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at DFO Essendon/Perimeter Rd station.
Tarneit to Essendon Fields train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tarneit to Essendon Fields is 32 km. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Tarneit to Essendon Fields.
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