The average train between Essendon and Hawthorn takes 45 min and the fastest train takes 33 min. There is a train service every few hours from Essendon to Hawthorn. 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 Hawthorn. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essendon is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Hawthorn at 10:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 45 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

59 min • 1 change

57 min • 1 change

47 min • 1 change

47 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Essendon to Hawthorn. However, there are services departing from Essendon station and arriving at Hawthorn station via Parliament Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45 min.
Essendon to Hawthorn train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Essendon Station.
Essendon to Hawthorn train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Glenferrie Station.
The distance between Essendon and Hawthorn is 13.5 km. The road distance is 16 km.
You can take a train from Essendon Station to Glenferrie Station via Parliament Station in around 38 min.