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How to get from Watergardens to Parkville by train and tram?

By train and tram

To get from Watergardens to Parkville in Melbourne, take the SUNBURY train from Watergardens station to Melbourne Central station. Next, take the 3-3A tram from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

47minA$5.30
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Tram - 3-3A
3-3A
Leaves from Watergardens

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Watergardens
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Melbourne Central
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19689
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 3-3A3-3A
    Wait for tram
    3-3A
    Melbourne University
  • 6
    Ride to tram station 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton)
    Ride to tram station
    1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton)
    ID 19696
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train and tram via SUNBURY and 5

To get from Watergardens to Parkville in Melbourne, take the SUNBURY train from Watergardens station to Melbourne Central station. Next, take the 5 tram from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

50minA$5.30
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Tram - 5
5
Leaves from Watergardens

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Watergardens
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Melbourne Central
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19689
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 55
    Wait for tram
    5
    Melbourne University
  • 6
    Ride to tram station 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton)
    Ride to tram station
    1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton)
    ID 19696
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Watergardens to Parkville

The distance between Watergardens, Melbourne and Parkville, Melbourne is approximately 25.16 km, which can typically be travelled in 47 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Watergardens to Parkville by train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Watergardens

Watergardens is located at Watergardens, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Booth Way/Bond Dr (Taylors Lakes).

Train stations close to Watergardens:

  • Keilor Plains

Bus stations close to Watergardens:

  • Booth Way/Bond Dr (Taylors Lakes)
  • Kings Rd/Melton Hwy (Taylors Lakes)
  • Mccubbin Dr/Melton Hwy (Taylors Lakes)

Public transport stations close to Parkville, Melbourne

Parkville is located at Parkville, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton).

Bus stations close to Parkville:

  • Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton)
  • Cardigan St/Grattan St (Carlton)
  • Swanston St/Grattan St (Carlton)

Alternative route by train and tram via SUNBURY and 5

To get from Watergardens to Parkville in Melbourne, take the SUNBURY train from Watergardens station to Melbourne Central station. Next, take the 5 tram from 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station to 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

50minA$5.30
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Tram - 5
5
Leaves from Watergardens

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Watergardens
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Melbourne Central
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19689
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 55
    Wait for tram
    5
    Melbourne University
  • 6
    Ride to tram station 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton)
    Ride to tram station
    1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton)
    ID 19696
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Watergardens to Parkville?

    The fastest way takes 47 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 3-3A.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Watergardens to Parkville?

    The alternative route takes 50 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 5.

  • Is there a direct train between Watergardens and Parkville?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 47 min.

  • Which train line goes from Watergardens to Parkville?

    The SUNBURY train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Watergardens in Sydenham to Melbourne Central station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till Melbourne Central station near Parkville in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Watergardens to Parkville by train and tram?

    The total travel time between Watergardens in Sydenham and Parkville in Melbourne by train and tram is about 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Watergardens to get to Parkville?

    Get on the SUNBURY train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Watergardens in Sydenham.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Watergardens and Parkville?

    Get off the train at the Melbourne Central station, which is closest to Parkville in Melbourne.

  • When is the first train from Watergardens to Parkville?

    The first train from Watergardens in Sydenham to Parkville in Melbourne is Sunbury - City (Flinders Street). It leaves the Watergardens station at 00:07.

  • How much is the train fare from Watergardens to Parkville?

    The ride from Watergardens to Parkville costs A$5.30.

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