How to get from Castlemaine to Essendon by train?

Castlemaine to Essendon - Train Timetable

The BENDIGO train from Castlemaine to Essendon runs from 05:30 to 23:17, with departures every 20 min-1 hr 45 min. The journey takes about 2 hr 11 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Castlemaine to Essendon by train

To get from Castlemaine to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the BENDIGO train from Castlemaine Railway Station station to Footscray Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WERRIBEE train and finally take the REPLACEMENT BUS train from North Melbourne Railway Station station to Essendon Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 11 min. The train schedule from Castlemaine may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Essendon on the Moovit app.

131min
Walk to train stationTrain - BENDIGO
BENDIGO
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - REPLACEMENT BUS
REPLACEMENT BUS
Leaves from Castlemaine Railway Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Castlemaine Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:CME
    600 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - BENDIGOBENDIGO
    Wait for train
    BENDIGO
    Southern Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray Station
    ID vic:rail:FSY
    87 min
  • 4
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Flinders Street
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:NME
    6 min
  • 6
    Train - REPLACEMENT BUSREPLACEMENT BUS
    Wait for train
    REPLACEMENT BUS
    Broadmeadows
  • 7
    Ride to train station Essendon Railway Station
    Ride to train station
    Essendon Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ESD
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Castlemaine to Essendon

The distance between Castlemaine, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 132.56 km, which can typically be travelled in 131 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Castlemaine to Essendon by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train timetable from Castlemaine to Essendon

To check the train timetable from Castlemaine to Essendon using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Castlemaine) and destination (Essendon), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 131 minutes, using Train line BENDIGO, Train line WERRIBEE, Train line REPLACEMENT BUS.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 11 min.

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

    The BENDIGO train line goes from Castlemaine Railway Station near Castlemaine to Footscray Station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Footscray Station near Essendon in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Castlemaine and Essendon in Melbourne by train is about 2 hr 11 min.

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

    Get on the BENDIGO train from the Castlemaine Railway Station near Castlemaine in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the train at the Footscray Station, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

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