The average bus between Footscray and Essendon Station takes 41 min and the fastest bus takes 28 min. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Footscray to Essendon Station. 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 every 30 minutes between Footscray and Essendon Station. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Footscray is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Essendon Station at 5:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 41 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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31 min • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Footscray to Essendon Station? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Footscray to Essendon Station. However, there are services departing from Nicholson St/Droop St station and arriving at Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd station via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41 min.
Footscray to Essendon Station bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, depart from Nicholson St/Droop St station.
Footscray to Essendon Station bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, arrive at Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd station.
The distance between Footscray and Essendon Station is 5.1 km.
Public Transport Victoria operates a bus from Nicholson St/Droop St to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 23 min. Metropolitan buses also services this route every 30 minutes.