The average train between Essendon and Chadstone takes 1h 3m and the fastest train takes 54 min. There is a train service every few hours from Essendon to Chadstone. 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 Chadstone. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essendon is at 9:29 PM which arrives into Chadstone at 10:33 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

59 min • 1 change

59 min • 1 change

55 min • 1 change

55 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Essendon to Chadstone. However, there are services departing from Essendon station and arriving at Chadstone station via Parliament Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.
Essendon to Chadstone train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Essendon Station.
Essendon to Chadstone train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Holmesglen Station.
The distance between Essendon and Chadstone is 22.2 km. The road distance is 24 km.
You can take a train from Essendon Station to Holmesglen Station via Parliament Station in around 59 min.