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

By bus, train and tram

To get from Carlton to Sydenham in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 16 tram from 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the 463 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 60 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

60minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 16
16
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 463
463
Leaves from 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton)
    ID 19492
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Tram - 1616
    Wait for tram
    16
    Kew Via St Kilda Beach
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Watergardens
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes)
    ID 23278
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 463463
    Wait for bus
    463
    Hillside
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Overton Lea Bvd/Melton Hwy (Sydenham)
    Ride to bus station
    Overton Lea Bvd/Melton Hwy (Sydenham)
    ID 20153
    2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus, train and tram via 3-3A, SUNBURY and 463

To get from Carlton 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 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the 463 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 1 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

61minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 3-3A
3-3A
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 463
463
Leaves from 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton)
    ID 19492
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Tram - 3-3A3-3A
    Wait for tram
    3-3A
    East Malvern
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Watergardens
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes)
    ID 23278
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 463463
    Wait for bus
    463
    Hillside
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Overton Lea Bvd/Melton Hwy (Sydenham)
    Ride to bus station
    Overton Lea Bvd/Melton Hwy (Sydenham)
    ID 20153
    2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Carlton to Sydenham

The distance between Carlton, Melbourne and Sydenham, Melbourne is approximately 27.65 km, which can typically be travelled in 60 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carlton 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 Carlton

Carlton is located at Carlton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Victoria St/Rathdowne St (Carlton).

Bus stations close to Carlton:

  • Victoria St/Rathdowne St (Carlton)
  • Trades Hall/Lygon St (Carlton)
  • La Trobe St/Russell St (Melbourne City)

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 463

To get from Carlton 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 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the 463 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 1 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

61minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 3-3A
3-3A
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 463
463
Leaves from 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton)
    ID 19492
    80 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Tram - 3-3A3-3A
    Wait for tram
    3-3A
    East Malvern
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Watergardens
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes)
    ID 23278
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 463463
    Wait for bus
    463
    Hillside
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Overton Lea Bvd/Melton Hwy (Sydenham)
    Ride to bus station
    Overton Lea Bvd/Melton Hwy (Sydenham)
    ID 20153
    2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 60 minutes, using Bus line 16, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 463.

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

    The alternative route takes 61 minutes, using Bus line 3-3A, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 463.

  • Is there a direct tram between Carlton 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 60 min.

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

    The 16 tram line goes from 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton) station near Carlton to Kew Via St Kilda Beach station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Kew Via St Kilda Beach station near Sydenham in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Carlton and Sydenham in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 60 min.

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

    Get on the 16 tram from the 4-Queensberry St/Swanston St (Carlton) station near Carlton in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the tram at the Kew Via St Kilda Beach stop, which is closest to Sydenham in Melbourne.

  • When is the last train from Carlton to Sydenham in Melbourne?

    The last train from Carlton to Sydenham in Melbourne is the Sunbury - City (Flinders Street) line. It leaves the Melbourne Central station at 18:58.

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

    The ride from Carlton to Sydenham costs A$5.30.

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