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Bendigo to Essendon trains

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The average train between Bendigo and Essendon takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Bendigo 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.

2h 35m
Duration
170 km
Distance
$12
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Bendigo Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train Bendigo
2h 32m
$12

Bendigo to Essendon train times

Trains run hourly between Bendigo and Essendon. The earliest departure is at 5:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bendigo is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Essendon at 1:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    V/LineMetro Trains Melbourne6h 22m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    V/LineMetro Trains Melbourne2h 20m • 1 change

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    V/LineMetro Trains Melbourne2h 5m • 1 change

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    V/LineMetro Trains Melbourne2h 21m • 1 change

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    V/LineMetro Trains Melbourne2h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    V/LineMetro Trains Melbourne2h 16m • 1 change

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    V/LineMetro Trains Melbourne2h 19m • 1 change

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    V/LineMetro Trains Melbourne2h 27m • 1 change

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    V/LineMetro Trains Melbourne2h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    V/LineMetro Trains Melbourne2h 36m • 1 change

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    V/LineMetro Trains Melbourne2h 19m • 1 change

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    V/LineMetro Trains Melbourne2h 27m • 1 change

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    V/LineMetro Trains Melbourne2h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    V/LineMetro Trains Melbourne2h 20m • 1 change

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    V/LineMetro Trains Melbourne2h 5m • 1 change

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    V/LineMetro Trains Melbourne2h 21m • 1 change

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    V/LineMetro Trains Melbourne2h 17m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bendigo to Essendon? 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.

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  • Distance: 169.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Bendigo, VIC, Australia and Essendon, VIC, Australia?

V/Line operates a train from Bendigo Station to Southern Cross Station hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 2h 1m.

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