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Footscray to Essendon Station trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Footscray and Essendon Station takes 26 min and the fastest train takes 19 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Footscray to Essendon Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

26 min
Duration
10 km
Distance
$6
Average price
Every 20 minutes
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Footscray Station to North Melbourne Stationtrain train Williamstown / ...
  2. Take the train from North Melbourne Station to Essendon Stationtrain train Craigieburn
25 min
$6

Footscray to Essendon Station train times

Trains run every 20 minutes between Footscray and Essendon Station. The earliest departure is at 12:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Footscray is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Essendon Station at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 26 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Metro Trains MelbourneMetro Trains Melbourne24 min • 1 change

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    Metro Trains MelbourneMetro Trains Melbourne28 min • 1 change

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    Metro Trains MelbourneMetro Trains Melbourne28 min • 1 change

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    Metro Trains MelbourneMetro Trains Melbourne28 min • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Metro Trains MelbourneMetro Trains Melbourne29 min • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 10.3 km
  • Duration: 26 min

What companies run services between Footscray, VIC, Australia and Essendon Station, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Footscray Station to Essendon Station via North Melbourne Station in around 25 min.

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