The average train between Essendon and Bentleigh takes 54 min and the fastest train takes 48 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Essendon to Bentleigh. 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 Essendon and Bentleigh. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essendon is at 5:39 PM which arrives into Bentleigh at 6:31 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 54 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

53 min • 1 change

53 min • 1 change

55 min • 1 change

56 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Essendon to Bentleigh. However, there are services departing from Essendon station and arriving at Bentleigh station via Flinders Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.
Essendon to Bentleigh train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Essendon Station.
Essendon to Bentleigh train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Bentleigh Station.
The distance between Essendon and Bentleigh is 21.7 km. The road distance is 26 km.
You can take a train from Essendon Station to Bentleigh Station via Flinders Street Station in around 53 min.