The average train between Essendon and Sydney takes 11h 9m and the fastest train takes 10h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Essendon to Sydney. 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 twice daily between Essendon and Sydney. The earliest departure is at 8:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essendon is at 7:51 PM which arrives into Sydney at 6:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 11h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essendon to Sydney. However, there are services departing from Essendon station and arriving at Sydney station via Central Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.
Essendon to Sydney train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Broadmeadows Station.
Essendon to Sydney train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Central Station.
The distance between Essendon and Sydney is 713.1 km. The road distance is 929 km.
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Broadmeadows Station to Central Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $65–240 and the journey takes 10h 34m.
