The average train between Hawthorn and Sunshine takes 44 min and the fastest train takes 35 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Hawthorn 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 Hawthorn and Sunshine. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Hawthorn is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Sunshine at 12:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 44 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

5h 45m • 1 change

49 min • 1 change

58 min • 1 change

45 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Hawthorn to Sunshine. However, there are services departing from Hawthorn station and arriving at Sunshine station via Flinders Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44 min.
Hawthorn to Sunshine train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Glenferrie Station.
Hawthorn to Sunshine train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Sunshine Station.
The distance between Hawthorn and Sunshine is 18 km. The road distance is 20 km.
You can take a train from Glenferrie Station to Sunshine Station via Flinders Street Station in around 42 min.