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Sunshine to Essendon Station trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Sunshine and Essendon Station takes 44 min and the fastest train takes 34 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Sunshine 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.

44 min
Duration
17 km
Distance
$6
Average price
Every 20 minutes
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Sunshine Station to Footscray Stationtrain train
  2. Take the train from Footscray Station to North Melbourne Stationtrain train
  3. Take the train from North Melbourne Station to Essendon Stationtrain train
40 min
$6

Sunshine to Essendon Station train times

Trains run every 20 minutes between Sunshine and Essendon Station. The earliest departure is at 9:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunshine is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Essendon Station at 12:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Footscray Station and take an average of 44 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Metro Trains MelbourneMetro Trains MelbourneMetro Trains Melbourne34 min • 2 changes

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    Metro Trains MelbourneMetro Trains MelbourneMetro Trains Melbourne38 min • 2 changes

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    Metro Trains MelbourneMetro Trains MelbourneMetro Trains Melbourne34 min • 2 changes

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    Metro Trains MelbourneMetro Trains MelbourneMetro Trains Melbourne42 min • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sunshine 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 Sunshine to Essendon Station.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 16.9 km
  • Duration: 44 min

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

You can take a train from Sunshine Station to Essendon Station via Footscray Station and North Melbourne Station in around 40 min.

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