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Brisbane to Essendon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Brisbane and Essendon takes 25h 27m and the fastest train takes 25h 26m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Brisbane 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.

25h 27m
Duration
1,917 km
Distance
$249
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Brisbane to Essendon train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Brisbane and Essendon. The service departs Brisbane at 5:45 AM in the morning, which arrives into Essendon at 07:11:00. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 25h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    NSW TrainLink XPTNSW TrainLink XPTMetro Trains Melbourne25h 26m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    NSW TrainLink XPTNSW TrainLink XPTMetro Trains Melbourne25h 26m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    NSW TrainLink XPTNSW TrainLink XPTMetro Trains Melbourne25h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    NSW TrainLink XPTNSW TrainLink XPTMetro Trains Melbourne25h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    NSW TrainLink XPTNSW TrainLink XPTMetro Trains Melbourne25h 26m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    NSW TrainLink XPTNSW TrainLink XPTMetro Trains Melbourne25h 26m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Brisbane 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.

Map of how to get from Brisbane to Essendon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,916.6 km
  • Duration: 25h 27m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Essendon, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Roma Street Station to Glenbervie Station via Central Station and Broadmeadows Station in around 26h 2m.

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