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

The cheapest way to get from Whittlesea to Essendon is to line 382 bus and line 903 bus which costs $6 and takes 2h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whittlesea to Essendon is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Whittlesea and Essendon?

No, there is no direct bus from Whittlesea to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Walnut St/Church St and arriving at Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd via Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.

How far is it from Whittlesea to Essendon?

The distance between Whittlesea and Essendon is 44 km. The road distance is 39.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Whittlesea to Essendon without a car is to train and line 903 bus which takes 1h 31m and costs $18.

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

It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Whittlesea to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whittlesea to Essendon bus from?

Whittlesea to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Walnut St/Church St station.

Where does the Whittlesea to Essendon bus arrive?

Whittlesea to Essendon bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd station.

Can I drive from Whittlesea to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Whittlesea to Essendon is 40 km. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Whittlesea to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 5131+ hotels available in Essendon.

Whittlesea to Essendon - 4 ways to travel via train, line 903 bus, car

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

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Train, line 903 bus
best
1. Take the train from Mernda Station to Preston Stationtrain Mernda / ...
2. Take the bus from Preston Station/Murray Rd to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rdbus 903
1h 31m
$18
Line 382 bus, line 903 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Walnut St/Church St to Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rdbus 382
2. Take the bus from Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rdbus 903
2h 4m
$6
Drive 39.9 km
1. Drive from Whittlesea to Essendoncar 39.9 km
38 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Whittlesea to Essendontaxi 39.9 km
38 min
$95–120

Whittlesea to Essendon by bus and train

170Weekly Services

1h 31mAverage Duration

$18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 43.6 km
Duration: 1h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Walnut St/Church St to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd via Northland Shopping Centre/Murray Rd in around 2h 4m.

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