The average train between Dandenong and Essendon takes 1h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 2m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Dandenong 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 every 20 minutes between Dandenong and Essendon. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dandenong is at 4:22 PM which arrives into Essendon at 5:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Town Hall Station and take an average of 1h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 10m • 1 change

1h 10m • 1 change

1h 8m • 1 change

1h 2m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Dandenong to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Dandenong station and arriving at Essendon station via Town Hall Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
Dandenong to Essendon train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Yarraman Station.
Dandenong to Essendon train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Essendon Station.
The distance between Dandenong and Essendon is 36.3 km. The road distance is 37 km.
You can take a train from Yarraman Station to Essendon Station via Town Hall Station and Flinders Street Station in around 1h 7m.