The average train between Footscray and Essendon takes 27 min and the fastest train takes 19 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Footscray 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 20 minutes between Footscray and Essendon. The earliest departure is at 4:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Footscray is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Essendon at 11:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 27 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
28 min • 1 change
37 min • 1 change
38 min • 1 change
38 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Footscray to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Footscray station and arriving at Essendon station via North Melbourne Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27 min.
Footscray to Essendon train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Footscray Station.
Footscray to Essendon train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Essendon Station.
The distance between Footscray and Essendon is 5.7 km. The road distance is 10 km.
You can take a train from Footscray Station to Essendon Station via North Melbourne Station in around 25 min.
