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

The cheapest way to get from Canberra to Essendon is to bus via Tarcutta which costs $70 - $95 and takes 9h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Canberra to Essendon is to fly and line 59 tram which takes 3h 30m and costs $150 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Canberra and Essendon?

No, there is no direct bus from Canberra to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Canberra and arriving at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

How far is it from Canberra to Essendon?

The distance between Canberra and Essendon is 492 km. The road distance is 643.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Canberra to Essendon without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 37m and costs $15 - $300.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Canberra to Essendon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Canberra to Essendon bus from?

Canberra to Essendon bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, depart from Canberra station.

Where does the Canberra to Essendon bus arrive?

Canberra to Essendon bus services, operated by FlixBus Australia, arrive at Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St station.

Can I drive from Canberra to Essendon?

Yes, the driving distance between Canberra to Essendon is 644 km. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from Canberra to Essendon.

Where can I stay near Essendon?

There are 5373+ hotels available in Essendon.

Canberra to Essendon - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, line 59 tram, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Canberra to Essendon by plane, tram, bus, train, or car

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Fly, line 59 tram
best
1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane CBR - MEL
2. Take the tram from Airport West/Matthews Ave #59 to Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44tram
3h 30m
$155–417
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Canberra to Alburybus Melbourne
2. Take the train from Albury Station to Broadmeadows Stationtrain 623 / ...
7h 37m
$16–293
Drive 643.7 km
1. Drive from Canberra to Essendoncar 643.7 km
6h 49m
$134–193
Bus
1. Take the bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer Stbus
7h 53m
$100–144
Bus via Tarcutta
1. Take the bus from Jolimont Centre/Northbourne Ave to Paddy Osborne Park/Sydney Stbus Coach
2. Take the bus from Tarcutta to Southern Cross Coach Terminalbus Melbourne
9h 46m
$72–94

Canberra to Essendon by bus and train

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7h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 492.1 km
Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Essendon, VIC, Australia?

FlixBus Australia operates a bus from Canberra to Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St 3 times a day. Tickets cost $90–140 and the journey takes 7h 15m.

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