The average train between Bendigo and Essendon Fields takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Bendigo to Essendon Fields. 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 Fields. 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 Fields at 5:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Southern Cross Station and take an average of 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bendigo to Essendon Fields. However, there are services departing from Bendigo station and arriving at Essendon Fields station via Southern Cross Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Bendigo to Essendon Fields train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Bendigo Station.
Bendigo to Essendon Fields train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
The distance between Bendigo and Essendon Fields is 120.9 km. The road distance is 174 km.
V/Line operates a train from Bendigo Station to Southern Cross Station hourly. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 2h 1m.