The average train between Essendon and Sunshine takes 54 min and the fastest train takes 43 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Essendon to Sunshine. 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 15 minutes between Essendon and Sunshine. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essendon is at 1:34 PM which arrives into Sunshine at 2:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Pelham St/Elizabeth St #9 and take an average of 54 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

47 min • 1 change

52 min • 1 change

48 min • 1 change

45 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Essendon to Sunshine. However, there are services departing from Essendon station and arriving at Sunshine station via Pelham St/Elizabeth St #9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.
Essendon to Sunshine train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Brewster St/Mt Alexander Rd #43 station.
Essendon to Sunshine train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Sunshine Station.
The distance between Essendon and Sunshine is 8 km. The road distance is 20 km.
There is no direct connection from Essendon to Sunshine. However, you can take the line 59 vehicle to Pelham St/Elizabeth St #9, walk to Parkville Station, then take the train to Sunshine Station.