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The average train between Essendon and Cranbourne takes 1h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Essendon to Cranbourne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 26m
Duration
55 km
Distance
$12
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Essendon Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain train Craigieburn
  2. Take the train from Town Hall Station to Cranbourne Stationtrain train Cranbourne
1h 29m
$12

Essendon to Cranbourne train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Essendon and Cranbourne. The earliest departure is at 4:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Essendon is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Cranbourne at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Flinders Street Station and take an average of 1h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Metro Trains MelbourneMetro Trains Melbourne1h 24m • 1 change

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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Metro Trains MelbourneMetro Trains Melbourne1h 24m • 1 change

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    Metro Trains MelbourneMetro Trains Melbourne1h 24m • 1 change

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    Metro Trains MelbourneMetro Trains Melbourne1h 24m • 1 change

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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Metro Trains MelbourneMetro Trains Melbourne1h 42m • 1 change

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    Metro Trains MelbourneMetro Trains Melbourne1h 34m • 1 change

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    Metro Trains MelbourneMetro Trains Melbourne1h 44m • 1 change

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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Metro Trains MelbourneMetro Trains Melbourne1h 22m • 1 change

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    Metro Trains MelbourneMetro Trains Melbourne1h 42m • 1 change

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    Metro Trains MelbourneMetro Trains Melbourne1h 43m • 1 change

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    Metro Trains MelbourneMetro Trains Melbourne1h 23m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essendon to Cranbourne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Essendon to Cranbourne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 54.7 km
  • Duration: 1h 26m

What companies run services between Essendon, VIC, Australia and Cranbourne, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Essendon Station to Cranbourne Station via Flinders Street Station and Town Hall Station in around 1h 29m.

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