The average train between Essendon and Melbourne takes 16 min and the fastest train takes 15 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Essendon to Melbourne. 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 30 minutes between Essendon and Melbourne. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Essendon is at 12:19 PM which arrives into Melbourne at 12:35 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 16 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essendon station and arriving at Melbourne station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 16 min.
Essendon to Melbourne train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Essendon Station.
Essendon to Melbourne train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Melbourne Central Station.
The distance between Essendon and Melbourne is 8.5 km. The road distance is 9 km.
Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Essendon Station to Melbourne Central Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 16 min.
