The average train between Ferntree Gully and Essendon takes 1h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Ferntree Gully to Essendon. 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 Ferntree Gully and Essendon. The earliest departure is at 4:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Ferntree Gully is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Essendon at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ferntree Gully to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Ferntree Gully station and arriving at Essendon station via Flinders Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
Ferntree Gully to Essendon train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Ferntree Gully Station.
Ferntree Gully to Essendon train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Essendon Station.
The distance between Ferntree Gully and Essendon is 37 km. The road distance is 44 km.
You can take a train from Ferntree Gully Station to Essendon Station via Flinders Street Station in around 1h 19m.