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Essendon Station to Footscray trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essendon Station and Footscray takes 25 min and the fastest train takes 20 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Essendon Station to Footscray. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

25 min
Duration
10 km
Distance
$5
Average price
Every 20 minutes
Frequency

Essendon Station to Footscray train times

Trains run every 20 minutes between Essendon Station and Footscray. The earliest departure is at 12:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Essendon Station is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Footscray at 12:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 25 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Metro Trains MelbourneMetro Trains Melbourne44 min • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Metro Trains MelbourneMetro Trains Melbourne28 min • 1 change
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    Metro Trains MelbourneMetro Trains Melbourne28 min • 1 change
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    Metro Trains MelbourneMetro Trains Melbourne28 min • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Metro Trains MelbourneMetro Trains Melbourne21 min • 1 change
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    Metro Trains MelbourneMetro Trains Melbourne39 min • 1 change
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    Metro Trains MelbourneMetro Trains Melbourne39 min • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Metro Trains MelbourneMetro Trains Melbourne21 min • 1 change
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    Metro Trains MelbourneMetro Trains Melbourne39 min • 1 change
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    Metro Trains MelbourneMetro Trains Melbourne39 min • 1 change
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    Metro Trains MelbourneMetro Trains Melbourne39 min • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Metro Trains MelbourneMetro Trains Melbourne28 min • 1 change
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    Metro Trains MelbourneMetro Trains Melbourne28 min • 1 change
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    Metro Trains MelbourneMetro Trains Melbourne28 min • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Metro Trains MelbourneMetro Trains Melbourne28 min • 1 change
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    Metro Trains MelbourneMetro Trains Melbourne28 min • 1 change
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    Metro Trains MelbourneMetro Trains Melbourne28 min • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Metro Trains MelbourneMetro Trains Melbourne28 min • 1 change
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    Metro Trains MelbourneMetro Trains Melbourne28 min • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Metro Trains MelbourneMetro Trains Melbourne28 min • 1 change
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    Metro Trains MelbourneMetro Trains Melbourne28 min • 1 change
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    Metro Trains MelbourneMetro Trains Melbourne28 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essendon Station to Footscray? 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 Essendon Station to Footscray.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 10.3 km
  • Duration: 25 min

What companies run services between Essendon Station, VIC, Australia and Footscray, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Essendon Station to Footscray Station via North Melbourne Station in around 21 min.

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