The average train between Macleod and Essendon takes 59 min and the fastest train takes 49 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Macleod to Essendon. 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 Macleod and Essendon. The earliest departure is at 12:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Macleod is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Essendon at 12:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 59 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Macleod to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Macleod station and arriving at Essendon station via Flinders Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.
Macleod to Essendon train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Macleod Station.
Macleod to Essendon train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Essendon Station.
The distance between Macleod and Essendon is 14.4 km. The road distance is 26 km.
You can take a train from Macleod Station to Essendon Station via Flinders Street Station in around 56 min.