How to get from Balaclava to Sydenham by bus, train and tram?

By bus, train and tram

To get from Balaclava to Sydenham in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 3-3A tram from 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (St Kilda) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) 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 23 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

83minA$5.30
Tram - 3-3A
3-3A
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 460
460
Leaves from 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (St Kilda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Balaclava
  • 2
    Tram - 3-3A3-3A
    Wait for tram
    3-3A
    Melbourne University
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19685
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Watergardens
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes)
    ID 47644
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 460460
    Wait for bus
    460
    Caroline Springs Station
  • 9
    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, train and tram via 3-3A, SUNBURY and 462

To get from Balaclava to Sydenham in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 3-3A tram from 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (St Kilda) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) 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 25 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

85minA$5.30
Tram - 3-3A
3-3A
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 462
462
Leaves from 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (St Kilda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Balaclava
  • 2
    Tram - 3-3A3-3A
    Wait for tram
    3-3A
    Melbourne University
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19685
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Watergardens
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes)
    ID 47644
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 462462
    Wait for bus
    462
    Caroline Springs
  • 9
    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 Balaclava to Sydenham

The distance between Balaclava, Melbourne and Sydenham, Melbourne is approximately 32.3 km, which can typically be travelled in 83 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Balaclava to Sydenham by bus, 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 Balaclava

Balaclava is located at Balaclava, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (St Kilda).

Bus stations close to Balaclava:

  • Inkerman St/Hotham St (St Kilda East)
  • Acland St/Barkly St (St Kilda)
  • Balaclava Rd/Hotham St (St Kilda East)

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, train and tram via 3-3A, SUNBURY and 462

To get from Balaclava to Sydenham in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 3-3A tram from 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (St Kilda) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) 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 25 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

85minA$5.30
Tram - 3-3A
3-3A
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 462
462
Leaves from 37-Chapel St/Carlisle St (St Kilda)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Balaclava
  • 2
    Tram - 3-3A3-3A
    Wait for tram
    3-3A
    Melbourne University
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19685
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Watergardens
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes)
    ID 47644
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 462462
    Wait for bus
    462
    Caroline Springs
  • 9
    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 Balaclava to Sydenham?

    The fastest way takes 83 minutes, using Bus line 3-3A, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 460.

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

    The alternative route takes 85 minutes, using Bus line 3-3A, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 462.

  • Is there a direct tram between Balaclava and Sydenham in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 23 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Balaclava to Sydenham in Melbourne?

    The 3-3A tram line goes from Melbourne University station near Balaclava to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station near Sydenham in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Balaclava and Sydenham in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 1 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Balaclava to get to Sydenham in Melbourne?

    Get on the 3-3A tram from the Melbourne University station near Balaclava in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Balaclava and Sydenham in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) stop, which is closest to Sydenham in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total tram, train and bus fare from Balaclava to Sydenham?

    The ride from Balaclava to Sydenham costs A$5.30.

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