How to get from Sydenham to Essendon by bus?

From Sydenham to Essendon by bus

Take one direct bus from Sydenham to Essendon in Melbourne: take the 476 bus from Watergardens Sc/Melton Hwy (Taylors Lakes) station to Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is A$5.30. The bus schedule from Sydenham may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Essendon on the Moovit app.

77minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 476
476
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Watergardens Sc/Melton Hwy (Taylors Lakes)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watergardens Sc/Melton Hwy (Taylors Lakes)
    ID 21135
    880 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 476476
    Wait for bus
    476
    Moonee Ponds
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 18773
    64 min
  • 4
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    70 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Sydenham to Essendon by and bus

To get from Sydenham to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line: take the 460 bus from Overton Lea Bvd/Melton Hwy (Sydenham) station to Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN from North Melbourne Railway Station station to Essendon Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The bus schedule from Sydenham may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Essendon on the Moovit app.

64min
Walk to bus stationBus - 460
460
SUNBURY
460
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Overton Lea Bvd/Melton Hwy (Sydenham)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Overton Lea Bvd/Melton Hwy (Sydenham)
    ID 9245
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 460460
    Wait for bus
    460
    Watergardens Railway Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes)
    ID 45514
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Watergardens Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:WGS
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    SUNBURY460
    Wait for
    SUNBURY
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 6
    Travel to
    Travel to
    North Melbourne Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:NME
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to
    Walk to
    North Melbourne Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:NME
    160 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Wait for
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 9
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Essendon Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ESD
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Sydenham to Essendon

The distance between Sydenham, Melbourne and Essendon, Melbourne is approximately 23.13 km, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sydenham to Essendon by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus timetable from Sydenham to Essendon

To check the bus timetable from Sydenham to Essendon using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Sydenham) and destination (Essendon), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus timetables.

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From Sydenham to Essendon by and bus

To get from Sydenham to Essendon in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line: take the 460 bus from Overton Lea Bvd/Melton Hwy (Sydenham) station to Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the and finally take the CRAIGIEBURN from North Melbourne Railway Station station to Essendon Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The bus schedule from Sydenham may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Essendon on the Moovit app.

64min
Walk to bus stationBus - 460
460
SUNBURY
460
Walk to Essendon
Leaves from Overton Lea Bvd/Melton Hwy (Sydenham)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Overton Lea Bvd/Melton Hwy (Sydenham)
    ID 9245
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 460460
    Wait for bus
    460
    Watergardens Railway Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes)
    ID 45514
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Watergardens Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:WGS
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    SUNBURY460
    Wait for
    SUNBURY
    Flinders Street Via City Loop
  • 6
    Travel to
    Travel to
    North Melbourne Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:NME
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to
    Walk to
    North Melbourne Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:NME
    160 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Wait for
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 9
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Essendon Railway Station
    ID vic:rail:ESD
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essendon
    Walk to
    Essendon
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Sydenham to Essendon?

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Bus line 476.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Sydenham to Essendon?

    The alternative route takes 64 minutes, using Bus line 460, ,.

  • Is there a direct bus between Sydenham and Essendon in Melbourne?

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Sydenham to Essendon in Melbourne in 1 hr 17 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Sydenham to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The 476 bus line goes from Watergardens Sc/Melton Hwy (Taylors Lakes) station near Sydenham to Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station near Essendon in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Sydenham to Essendon in Melbourne by bus?

    The total travel time between Sydenham and Essendon in Melbourne by bus is about 1 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Sydenham to get to Essendon in Melbourne?

    Get on the 476 bus from the Watergardens Sc/Melton Hwy (Taylors Lakes) stop near Sydenham in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Sydenham and Essendon in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) stop, which is closest to Essendon in Melbourne.

  • When is the first bus from Sydenham to Essendon in Melbourne?

    The first bus from Sydenham to Essendon in Melbourne is Watergardens - Moonee Ponds. It leaves the Watergardens Sc/Melton Hwy (Taylors Lakes) stop at 18:47.

  • How much is the bus fare from Sydenham to Essendon?

    The ride from Sydenham to Essendon costs A$5.30.

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