The average train between Essendon and Oakleigh takes 53 min and the fastest train takes 44 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Essendon to Oakleigh. 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 Oakleigh. The earliest departure is at 12:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Essendon is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Oakleigh at 5:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 53 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essendon to Oakleigh. However, there are services departing from Essendon station and arriving at Oakleigh station via Flinders Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.
Essendon to Oakleigh train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Essendon Station.
Essendon to Oakleigh train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Oakleigh Station.
The distance between Essendon and Oakleigh is 23.3 km. The road distance is 26 km.
You can take a train from Essendon Station to Oakleigh Station via Flinders Street Station in around 48 min.