The average train between Essendon and Benalla takes 2h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Essendon to Benalla. 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 5 times a day between Essendon and Benalla. The earliest departure is at 7:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essendon is at 7:51 PM which arrives into Benalla at 9:56 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essendon to Benalla. However, there are services departing from Essendon station and arriving at Benalla station via Benalla Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
Essendon to Benalla train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Broadmeadows Station.
Essendon to Benalla train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Benalla Station.
The distance between Essendon and Benalla is 164.2 km. The road distance is 186 km.
V/Line operates a train from Broadmeadows Station to Benalla Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 1h 47m. NSW TrainLink XPT also services this route once daily.