The average train between Essendon and Lalor takes 1h 14m and the fastest train takes 56 min. There is a train service every few hours from Essendon to Lalor. 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 Lalor. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essendon is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Lalor at 12:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 9m • 1 change

1h 9m • 1 change

1h 7m • 1 change

1h 15m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Essendon to Lalor. However, there are services departing from Essendon station and arriving at Lalor station via Parliament Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
Essendon to Lalor train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Essendon Station.
Essendon to Lalor train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Lalor Station.
The distance between Essendon and Lalor is 13.1 km. The road distance is 29 km.
You can take a train from Essendon Station to Lalor Station via Parliament Station in around 1h 3m.