How to get from Melbourne Airport to Sydenham by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Melbourne Airport to Sydenham in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport) station to Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer 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 10 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

70minA$25.05
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 460
460
Leaves from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 45511
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESSMELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 23175
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Watergardens
    32 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 and train via MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, SUNBURY and 462

To get from Melbourne Airport to Sydenham in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport) station to Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer 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 12 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

72minA$25.05
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 462
462
Leaves from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 45511
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESSMELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 23175
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Watergardens
    32 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 Melbourne Airport to Sydenham

The distance between Melbourne Airport, Melbourne and Sydenham, Melbourne is approximately 46.73 km, which can typically be travelled in 70 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport 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 Melbourne Airport

Melbourne Airport is located at Melbourne Airport, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport).

Bus stations close to Melbourne Airport:

  • Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)
  • Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd (Melbourne Airport)
  • Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)

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 MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, SUNBURY and 462

To get from Melbourne Airport to Sydenham in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport) station to Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer 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 12 min. The ride fare is A$25.05.

72minA$25.05
Walk to bus stationBus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 462
462
Leaves from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 45511
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESSMELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS
    City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 23175
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Watergardens
    32 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 Melbourne Airport to Sydenham?

    The fastest way takes 70 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 460.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Melbourne Airport to Sydenham?

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 462.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Airport and Sydenham in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 10 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne Airport to Sydenham in Melbourne?

    The MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus line goes from Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport) station near Melbourne Airport to City station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till City station near Sydenham in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport and Sydenham in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Melbourne Airport to get to Sydenham in Melbourne?

    Get on the MELBOURNE CITY EXPRESS bus from the Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport) stop near Melbourne Airport in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Melbourne Airport and Sydenham in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the City stop, which is closest to Sydenham in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Melbourne Airport to Sydenham costs A$25.05.

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