The average train between Essendon and Footscray takes 26 min and the fastest train takes 20 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Essendon 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.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Essendon and Footscray. The earliest departure is at 3:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Essendon is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Footscray at 10:33 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 26 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
39 min • 1 change
44 min • 1 change
34 min • 1 change
24 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Essendon to Footscray. However, there are services departing from Essendon station and arriving at Footscray station via North Melbourne Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26 min.
Essendon to Footscray train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Essendon Station.
Essendon to Footscray train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Footscray Station.
The distance between Essendon and Footscray is 5.7 km. The road distance is 10 km.
You can take a train from Essendon Station to Footscray Station via North Melbourne Station in around 21 min.
