The average train between Essendon and Warrnambool takes 5h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Essendon to Warrnambool. 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 3 times a day between Essendon and Warrnambool. The earliest departure is at 12:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Essendon is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Warrnambool at 10:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 56m • 1 change

3h 48m • 1 change

3h 35m • 1 change
Arrives next day

10h 50m • 1 change

3h 56m • 1 change

3h 48m • 1 change

3h 35m • 1 change
Arrives next day

10h 50m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Essendon to Warrnambool. However, there are services departing from Essendon station and arriving at Warrnambool station via Warrnambool Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
Essendon to Warrnambool train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Southern Cross Station.
Essendon to Warrnambool train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Warrnambool Station.
The distance between Essendon and Warrnambool is 223.4 km. The road distance is 274 km.
V/Line operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Warrnambool Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $10–14 and the journey takes 3h 25m.