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

By bus and train

To get from Kensington to Sydenham in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WILLIAMSTOWN train from South Kensington 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 39 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

39minA$5.30
Train - WILLIAMSTOWN
WILLIAMSTOWN
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 460
460
Leaves from South Kensington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kensington
  • 2
    Train - WILLIAMSTOWNWILLIAMSTOWN
    Wait for train
    WILLIAMSTOWN
    Williamstown
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Watergardens
    25 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 460

To get from Kensington to Sydenham in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WERRIBEE train from South Kensington station to North Melbourne 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 41 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

41minA$5.30
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 460
460
Leaves from South Kensington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kensington
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Watergardens
    29 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
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Public transport directions from Kensington to Sydenham

The distance between Kensington, Melbourne and Sydenham, Melbourne is approximately 21.16 km, which can typically be travelled in 39 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kensington 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 Kensington

Kensington is located at Kensington, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Mercantile Pde/Kensington Rd (Kensington).

Train stations close to Kensington:

  • Macaulay
  • South Kensington
  • Kensington

Bus stations close to Kensington:

  • Mercantile Pde/Kensington Rd (Kensington)
  • Devon St/Kensington Rd (Kensington)
  • Altona St/Kensington Rd (Kensington)

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 460

To get from Kensington to Sydenham in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WERRIBEE train from South Kensington station to North Melbourne 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 41 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

41minA$5.30
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 460
460
Leaves from South Kensington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kensington
  • 2
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Watergardens
    29 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 39 minutes, using Bus line WILLIAMSTOWN, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 460.

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

    The alternative route takes 41 minutes, using Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 460.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 39 min.

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

    The WILLIAMSTOWN train line goes from Williamstown station near Kensington 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 Kensington to Sydenham in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Kensington and Sydenham in Melbourne by train and bus is about 39 min.

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

    Get on the WILLIAMSTOWN train from the Williamstown station near Kensington in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Kensington 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 Kensington to Sydenham?

    The ride from Kensington to Sydenham costs A$5.30.

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