The average train between Essendon and McKinnon takes 52 min and the fastest train takes 46 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Essendon to McKinnon. 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 McKinnon. The earliest departure is at 12:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Essendon is at 11:59 PM which arrives into McKinnon at 12:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 52 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essendon to McKinnon. However, there are services departing from Essendon station and arriving at McKinnon station via Flinders Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
Essendon to McKinnon train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Essendon Station.
Essendon to McKinnon train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at McKinnon Station.
The distance between Essendon and McKinnon is 21.1 km. The road distance is 26 km.
You can take a train from Essendon Station to McKinnon Station via Flinders Street Station in around 51 min.