How to get from Essendon to Bendigo by train?

By train

To get from Essendon to Bendigo in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to North Melbourne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WERRIBEE train and finally take the ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train from Footscray station to Bendigo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

153minA$8.54
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Walk to Bendigo
Leaves from Essendon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essendon
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    6 min
  • 6
    Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTEECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Wait for train
    ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Echuca/Moama
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bendigo
    104 min
  • 8
    Walk to Bendigo
    Walk to
    Bendigo
    790 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via CRAIGIEBURN, PAKENHAM and ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE

To get from Essendon to Bendigo in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flagstaff station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train from Southern Cross station to Bendigo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

153minA$8.54
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Walk to Bendigo
Leaves from Essendon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essendon
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flagstaff
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    2 min
  • 6
    Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTEECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Wait for train
    ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Echuca/Moama
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bendigo
    111 min
  • 8
    Walk to Bendigo
    Walk to
    Bendigo
    790 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Essendon to Bendigo

The distance between Essendon, Melbourne and Bendigo, Melbourne is approximately 168.33 km, which can typically be travelled in 153 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essendon to Bendigo by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Essendon

Essendon is located at Essendon, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Essendon.

Train stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon

Bus stations close to Essendon:

  • Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Rose St (Essendon)
  • Essendon Station/Mt Alexander Rd (Essendon)

Public transport stations close to Bendigo, Melbourne

Bendigo is located at Bendigo, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Bull St/Pall Mall (Bendigo).

Train stations close to Bendigo:

  • Bendigo

Bus stations close to Bendigo:

  • Bull St/Pall Mall (Bendigo)
  • Baxter St/Mccrae St (Bendigo)
  • Mitchell St Central - Bay B/Mitchell St (Bendigo)

Related Routes

Alternative route by train via CRAIGIEBURN, PAKENHAM and ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE

To get from Essendon to Bendigo in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Essendon station to Flagstaff station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE train from Southern Cross station to Bendigo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

153minA$8.54
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
Walk to Bendigo
Leaves from Essendon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essendon
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flagstaff
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    2 min
  • 6
    Train - ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTEECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Wait for train
    ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE
    Echuca/Moama
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bendigo
    111 min
  • 8
    Walk to Bendigo
    Walk to
    Bendigo
    790 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essendon to Bendigo?

    The fastest way takes 153 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essendon to Bendigo?

    The alternative route takes 153 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line ECHUCA-MOAMA - MELBOURNE VIA BENDIGO OR HEATHCOTE.

  • Is there a direct train between Essendon and Bendigo in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 33 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essendon to Bendigo in Melbourne?

    The CRAIGIEBURN train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Essendon to North Melbourne station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till North Melbourne station near Bendigo in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Essendon to Bendigo in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between Essendon and Bendigo in Melbourne by train is about 2 hr 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Essendon to get to Bendigo in Melbourne?

    Get on the CRAIGIEBURN train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Essendon in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Essendon and Bendigo in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the North Melbourne station, which is closest to Bendigo in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Essendon to Bendigo?

    The ride from Essendon to Bendigo costs A$8.54.

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