The average train between Adelaide and Essendon takes 16h 23m and the fastest train takes 10h 58m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Adelaide 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.
Trains run twice a week between Adelaide and Essendon. The earliest departure is at 7:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Adelaide is at 8:15 AM which arrives into Essendon at 7:13 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 16h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Adelaide to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Adelaide station and arriving at Essendon station via Southern Cross Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 23m.
Adelaide to Essendon train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, depart from Adelaide Station.
Adelaide to Essendon train services, operated by Journey Beyond - The Overland, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
The distance between Adelaide and Essendon is 646.4 km. The road distance is 815 km.
Journey Beyond - The Overland operates a train from Adelaide Station to Southern Cross Station twice a week. Tickets cost $140–380 and the journey takes 11h 25m.