The average train between Essendon and Sunshine takes 40 min and the fastest train takes 28 min. The train runs at least 3 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 20 minutes between Essendon and Sunshine. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Essendon is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Sunshine at 12:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 40 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

46 min • 1 change

46 min • 1 change

46 min • 1 change

35 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 North Melbourne Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.
Essendon to Sunshine train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Essendon Station.
Essendon to Sunshine train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Sunshine Station.
The distance between Essendon and Sunshine is 8 km. The road distance is 17 km.
You can take a train from Essendon Station to Sunshine Station via North Melbourne Station in around 34 min.