The average train between Northcote and Essendon takes 51 min and the fastest train takes 41 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Northcote 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 Northcote and Essendon. The earliest departure is at 4:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Northcote is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Essendon at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 51 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Northcote to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Northcote station and arriving at Essendon station via Flinders Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.
Northcote to Essendon train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Croxton Station.
Northcote to Essendon train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Essendon Station.
The distance between Northcote and Essendon is 8.1 km. The road distance is 18 km.
You can take a train from Croxton Station to Essendon Station via Flinders Street Station in around 44 min.