The average train between Essendon and Prahran takes 38 min and the fastest train takes 30 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Essendon to Prahran. 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 Prahran. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Essendon is at 3:58 PM which arrives into Prahran at 4:33 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 38 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

45 min • 1 change

43 min • 1 change

41 min • 1 change

35 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Essendon to Prahran. However, there are services departing from Essendon station and arriving at Prahran station via Flinders Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38 min.
Essendon to Prahran train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Essendon Station.
Essendon to Prahran train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Hawksburn Station.
The distance between Essendon and Prahran is 13.8 km. The road distance is 16 km.
You can take a train from Essendon Station to Hawksburn Station via Flinders Street Station in around 37 min.