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

By bus and train

To get from Epping to Sydenham in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERNDA train from Epping station to Flinders Street 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 30 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

90minA$5.30
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 463
463
Leaves from Epping

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Epping
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    40 min
  • 4
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Watergardens
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes)
    ID 23278
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 463463
    Wait for bus
    463
    Hillside
  • 8
    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

By train

To get from Epping to Sydenham in Melbourne, take the MERNDA train from Epping station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the SUNBURY train from Flinders Street station to Watergardens station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

97minA$5.30
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Walk to Sydenham
Leaves from Epping

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Epping
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    40 min
  • 4
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Watergardens
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to Sydenham
    Walk to
    Sydenham
    910 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Epping to Sydenham

The distance between Epping, Melbourne and Sydenham, Melbourne is approximately 47.41 km, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Epping 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 Epping

Epping is located at Epping, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping).

Train stations close to Epping:

  • Thomastown
  • South Morang
  • Lalor

Bus stations close to Epping:

  • Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping)
  • Melbourne Polytechnic/Dalton Rd (Epping)
  • Narina Way/Hendersons Rd (Epping)

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

By train

To get from Epping to Sydenham in Melbourne, take the MERNDA train from Epping station to Flinders Street station. Next, take the SUNBURY train from Flinders Street station to Watergardens station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

97minA$5.30
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Walk to Sydenham
Leaves from Epping

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Epping
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    40 min
  • 4
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Watergardens
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to Sydenham
    Walk to
    Sydenham
    910 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 463.

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

    The alternative route takes 97 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line SUNBURY.

  • Is there a direct train between Epping and Sydenham?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 30 min.

  • Which train line goes from Epping to Sydenham?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Epping to Sydenham by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Epping in Epping and Sydenham in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Epping to get to Sydenham?

    Get on the MERNDA train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Epping in Epping.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Epping and Sydenham?

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

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

    The ride from Epping to Sydenham costs A$5.30.

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