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.
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.

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No, there is no direct train from Bendigo to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Bendigo station and arriving at Essendon station via Southern Cross Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Bendigo to Essendon train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Bendigo Station.
Bendigo to Essendon train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
The distance between Bendigo and Essendon is 123.6 km. The road distance is 170 km.
V/Line operates a train from Bendigo Station to Southern Cross Station hourly. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 1m.