The average train between Essendon and St Kilda takes 57 min and the fastest train takes 43 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Essendon to St Kilda. 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 St Kilda. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essendon is at 11:59 PM which arrives into St Kilda at 12:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Flinders Street Station and take an average of 57 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essendon to St Kilda. However, there are services departing from Essendon station and arriving at St Kilda station via Flinders Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.
Essendon to St Kilda train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Essendon Station.
Essendon to St Kilda train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Barkly St/Carlisle St #33 station.
The distance between Essendon and St Kilda is 14.5 km. The road distance is 18 km.
You can take a vehicle from Thorn St/Mt Alexander Rd #44 to Barkly St/Carlisle St #33 via Flinders Street and Federation Square/Swanston St #13 in around 1h 15m.