The average train between Wangaratta and Essendon takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Wangaratta 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 5 times a day between Wangaratta and Essendon. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Wangaratta is at 6:20 PM which arrives into Essendon at 9:26 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Wangaratta to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Wangaratta station and arriving at Essendon station via Broadmeadows Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Wangaratta to Essendon train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Wangaratta Station.
Wangaratta to Essendon train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Broadmeadows Station.
The distance between Wangaratta and Essendon is 199 km. The road distance is 225 km.
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Wangaratta Station to Broadmeadows Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $22–150 and the journey takes 2h 2m. V/Line also services this route 3 times a day.