Train Essendon to Ardeer from $14 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Essendon and Ardeer takes 56 min and the fastest train takes 36 min. There is a train service every few hours from Essendon to Ardeer. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

56 min
Duration: 23 km
Distance: $14
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Essendon Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Craigieburn
Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ardeer Stationtrain Ballarat

50 min

$12–16

Essendon to Ardeer train times

Trains run hourly between Essendon and Ardeer. The earliest departure is at 12:39 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Essendon is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Ardeer at 5:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 56 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

9:29 PM → 10:25 PM
56 min • 1 change
10:29 PM → 11:25 PM
56 min • 1 change
11:29 PM → 12:05 AM
Arrives next day
36 min • 1 change
11:59 PM → 5:30 AM
Arrives next day
5h 31m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

12:39 PM → 1:33 PM
54 min • 1 change
12:59 PM → 1:53 PM
54 min • 1 change
1:19 PM → 2:13 PM
54 min • 1 change
1:39 PM → 2:33 PM
54 min • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

12:39 PM → 1:33 PM
54 min • 1 change
12:59 PM → 1:53 PM
54 min • 1 change
1:19 PM → 2:13 PM
54 min • 1 change
1:39 PM → 2:33 PM
54 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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