The average train between Essendon and Bendigo takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Essendon to Bendigo. 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 Essendon and Bendigo. 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 Bendigo at 8:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essendon to Bendigo. However, there are services departing from Essendon station and arriving at Bendigo station via Bendigo Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Essendon to Bendigo train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Southern Cross Station.
Essendon to Bendigo train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Bendigo Station.
The distance between Essendon and Bendigo is 123.6 km. The road distance is 170 km.
V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Bendigo Station hourly. Tickets cost $9–13 and the journey takes 1h 55m.