The average bus between Benalla and Essendon takes 5h 55m and the fastest bus takes 3h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Benalla to Essendon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Benalla and Essendon. The earliest departure is at 8:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Benalla is at 7:05 PM which arrives into Essendon at 6:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 48m • 1 change

3h 53m • 1 change
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11h 52m • 1 change

3h 48m • 1 change

3h 53m • 1 change
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11h 45m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Benalla to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Benalla station and arriving at Essendon station via Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
Benalla to Essendon bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, depart from Benalla Station/Mackellar St.
Benalla to Essendon bus services, operated by V-Line Buses, arrive at Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd station.
The distance between Benalla and Essendon is 164.2 km. The road distance is 216 km.
You can take a bus from Benalla Station/Mackellar St to Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd via Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd in around 3h 56m.