The average train between Woodend and Essendon takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. 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 5:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Footscray Station and take an average of 2h 2m. 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 Footscray Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Woodend to Essendon train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Woodend Station.
Woodend to Essendon train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd #32 station.
The distance between Woodend and Essendon is 55.2 km. The road distance is 84 km.
There is no direct connection from Woodend to Essendon. However, you can take the train to Footscray Station, walk to Footscray Station/Leeds St #64, take the line 82 vehicle to Moonee Ponds Junction/Pascoe Vale Rd #32, then take the line 59 vehicle to Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44.