The average train between Castlemaine and Essendon takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Castlemaine 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 Castlemaine and Essendon. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Castlemaine is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Essendon at 1:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Castlemaine to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Castlemaine station and arriving at Essendon station via Southern Cross Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Castlemaine to Essendon train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Castlemaine Station.
Castlemaine to Essendon train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
The distance between Castlemaine and Essendon is 97.5 km. The road distance is 133 km.
V/Line operates a train from Castlemaine Station to Southern Cross Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 1h 35m.