The average train between Toorak and Essendon takes 39 min and the fastest train takes 31 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Toorak 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 Toorak and Essendon. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Toorak is at 6:54 PM which arrives into Essendon at 7:34 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 39 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

43 min • 1 change

44 min • 1 change

45 min • 1 change

38 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Toorak to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Toorak station and arriving at Essendon station via Flinders Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39 min.
Toorak to Essendon train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Heyington Station.
Toorak to Essendon train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Essendon Station.
The distance between Toorak and Essendon is 13.9 km. The road distance is 15 km.
You can take a train from Heyington Station to Essendon Station via Flinders Street Station in around 35 min.