The average train between Woodend and Essendon takes 1h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Woodend 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 hourly between Woodend and Essendon. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Woodend is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Essendon at 1:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Woodend to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Woodend station and arriving at Essendon station via Southern Cross Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
Woodend to Essendon train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Woodend Station.
Woodend to Essendon train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Southern Cross Station.
The distance between Woodend and Essendon is 55.2 km. The road distance is 86 km.
V/Line operates a train from Woodend Station to Southern Cross Station hourly. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 1h 6m.