The average train between Elsternwick and Northcote takes 56 min and the fastest train takes 48 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Elsternwick to Northcote. 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 Elsternwick and Northcote. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elsternwick is at 4:42 PM which arrives into Northcote at 5:34 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 56 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

52 min • 1 change

52 min • 1 change

52 min • 1 change

48 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Elsternwick to Northcote. However, there are services departing from Elsternwick station and arriving at Northcote station via Flinders Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
Elsternwick to Northcote train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Elsternwick Station.
Elsternwick to Northcote train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Croxton Station.
The distance between Elsternwick and Northcote is 13.3 km. The road distance is 22 km.
You can take a train from Elsternwick Station to Croxton Station via Flinders Street Station in around 53 min.