The average train between Essendon and Balwyn takes 1h 2m and the fastest train takes 52 min. There is a train service every few hours from Essendon to Balwyn. 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 Essendon and Balwyn. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essendon is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Balwyn at 11:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Parliament Station and take an average of 1h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
1h 2m • 1 change
52 min • 1 change
1h 4m • 1 change
1h 4m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Essendon to Balwyn. However, there are services departing from Essendon station and arriving at Balwyn station via Parliament Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.
Essendon to Balwyn train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Essendon Station.
Essendon to Balwyn train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Balwyn Rd/Whitehorse Rd #47 station.
The distance between Essendon and Balwyn is 16.5 km. The road distance is 20 km.
You can take a vehicle from Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44 to Balwyn Shopping Centre/Whitehorse Rd #48 via Flinders Street and Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6 in around 1h 30m.
