How to get from Altona to Sydenham by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Altona to Sydenham in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WERRIBEE train from Westona station to Footscray station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the 460 bus from Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes) station to Overton Lea Bvd/Melton Hwy (Sydenham) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

65minA$5.30
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 460
460
Leaves from Westona

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Altona
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    21 min
  • 4
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Watergardens
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes)
    ID 47644
    80 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 460460
    Wait for bus
    460
    Caroline Springs Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Overton Lea Bvd/Melton Hwy (Sydenham)
    Ride to bus station
    Overton Lea Bvd/Melton Hwy (Sydenham)
    ID 20153
    1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via WERRIBEE, SUNBURY and 462

To get from Altona to Sydenham in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WERRIBEE train from Westona station to Footscray station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the 462 bus from Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes) station to Overton Lea Bvd/Melton Hwy (Sydenham) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

67minA$5.30
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 462
462
Leaves from Westona

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Altona
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    21 min
  • 4
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Watergardens
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes)
    ID 47644
    80 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 462462
    Wait for bus
    462
    Caroline Springs
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Overton Lea Bvd/Melton Hwy (Sydenham)
    Ride to bus station
    Overton Lea Bvd/Melton Hwy (Sydenham)
    ID 20153
    1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Altona to Sydenham

The distance between Altona, Melbourne and Sydenham, Melbourne is approximately 32.13 km, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Altona to Sydenham by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Altona

Altona is located at Altona, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Westona Railway Station/Maidstone St (Altona).

Train stations close to Altona:

  • Laverton
  • Seaholme
  • Westona

Bus stations close to Altona:

  • Westona Railway Station/Maidstone St (Altona)
  • Maidstone St/Civic Pde (Altona)
  • Linnet St/Maidstone St (Altona)

Public transport stations close to Sydenham, Melbourne

Sydenham is located at Sydenham, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Overton Lea Bvd/Melton Hwy (Sydenham).

Train stations close to Sydenham:

  • Watergardens
  • Keilor Plains

Bus stations close to Sydenham:

  • Overton Lea Bvd/Melton Hwy (Sydenham)
  • Milligan Pde/Overton Lea Bvd (Sydenham)
  • Trickey Ave/Overton Lea Bvd (Sydenham)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via WERRIBEE, SUNBURY and 462

To get from Altona to Sydenham in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WERRIBEE train from Westona station to Footscray station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the 462 bus from Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes) station to Overton Lea Bvd/Melton Hwy (Sydenham) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

67minA$5.30
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 462
462
Leaves from Westona

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Altona
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    21 min
  • 4
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Watergardens
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes)
    ID 47644
    80 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 462462
    Wait for bus
    462
    Caroline Springs
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Overton Lea Bvd/Melton Hwy (Sydenham)
    Ride to bus station
    Overton Lea Bvd/Melton Hwy (Sydenham)
    ID 20153
    1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 460.

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

    The alternative route takes 67 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 462.

  • Is there a direct train between Altona and Sydenham in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 5 min.

  • Which train line goes from Altona to Sydenham in Melbourne?

    The WERRIBEE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Altona to Footscray station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Footscray station near Sydenham in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Altona to Sydenham in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Altona and Sydenham in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Altona to get to Sydenham in Melbourne?

    Get on the WERRIBEE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Altona in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Altona and Sydenham in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Footscray stop, which is closest to Sydenham in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Altona to Sydenham?

    The ride from Altona to Sydenham costs A$5.30.

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