The average train between Sydney and Essendon takes 10h 37m and the fastest train takes 10h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Sydney 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 twice daily between Sydney and Essendon. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sydney is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Essendon at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Sydney to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Sydney station and arriving at Essendon station via Broadmeadows Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.
Sydney to Essendon train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, depart from Central Station.
Sydney to Essendon train services, operated by NSW TrainLink XPT, arrive at Broadmeadows Station.
The distance between Sydney and Essendon is 713.1 km. The road distance is 929 km.
NSW TrainLink XPT operates a train from Central Station to Broadmeadows Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $65–240 and the journey takes 10h 17m.
