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Trip Overview

The average train between Essendon and Sydney takes 12h 19m and the fastest train takes 10h 56m. There is at least one train 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.

12h 19m
Duration
929 km
Distance
$126
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Essendon to Sydney train times

Trains run once daily between Essendon and Sydney. The earliest departure is at 12:32 AM at night, and the last departure from Essendon is at 7:51 PM which arrives into Sydney at 6:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Metro Trains MelbourneNSW TrainLink XPT10h 56m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Metro Trains MelbourneNSW TrainLink XPT11h 10m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Metro Trains MelbourneNSW TrainLink XPT11h 12m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Metro Trains MelbourneNSW TrainLink XPT11h 10m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Metro Trains MelbourneNSW TrainLink XPT11h 17m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Metro Trains MelbourneNSW TrainLink XPT19h 16m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essendon to Sydney? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Essendon to Sydney.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 928.9 km
  • Duration: 12h 19m

What companies run services between Essendon, VIC, Australia and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Broadmeadows Station to Central Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $80–240 and the journey takes 10h 34m.

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