The average train between Watsonia and Essendon takes 1h 2m and the fastest train takes 52 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Watsonia 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 Watsonia and Essendon. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watsonia is at 6:46 PM which arrives into Essendon at 7:49 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 7m • 1 change
1h 5m • 1 change
58 min • 1 change
1h 3m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Watsonia to Essendon? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Watsonia to Essendon. However, there are services departing from Watsonia station and arriving at Essendon station via Flinders Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.
Watsonia to Essendon train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Watsonia Station.
Watsonia to Essendon train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Essendon Station.
The distance between Watsonia and Essendon is 15.8 km. The road distance is 28 km.
You can take a train from Watsonia Station to Essendon Station via Flinders Street Station in around 1h.