The average train between Benalla and Essendon takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. The train 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Benalla and Essendon. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Benalla is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Essendon at 9:26 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Benalla to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Benalla station and arriving at Essendon station via Broadmeadows Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Benalla to Essendon train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Benalla Station.
Benalla to Essendon train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Broadmeadows Station.
The distance between Benalla and Essendon is 164.2 km. The road distance is 186 km.
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Benalla Station to Broadmeadows Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $19–150 and the journey takes 1h 38m. V/Line also services this route 3 times a day.