The average train between Essendon and Diggers Rest takes 1h 3m and the fastest train takes 50 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Essendon to Diggers Rest. 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 every 30 minutes between Essendon and Diggers Rest. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Essendon is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Diggers Rest at 1:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 7m • 1 change
1h 7m • 1 change
1h 7m • 1 change
56 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Essendon to Diggers Rest. However, there are services departing from Essendon station and arriving at Diggers Rest station via North Melbourne Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.
Essendon to Diggers Rest train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Essendon Station.
Essendon to Diggers Rest train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Diggers Rest Station.
The distance between Essendon and Diggers Rest is 21.5 km. The road distance is 37 km.
You can take a train from Essendon Station to Diggers Rest Station via North Melbourne Station in around 1h 2m.
