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Melbourne to Essendon Station trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Melbourne and Essendon Station takes 10 min and the fastest train takes 8 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Melbourne to Essendon Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10 min
Duration
6 km
Distance
$6
Average price
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Frequency

Melbourne to Essendon Station train times

Trains run every 20 minutes between Melbourne and Essendon Station. The earliest departure is at 12:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Melbourne is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Essendon Station at 12:00 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 10 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Melbourne to Essendon Station? 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 Melbourne to Essendon Station.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 6.4 km
  • Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Essendon Station, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from North Melbourne Station to Essendon Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 10 min.

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