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

By bus and train

To get from Northcote to Sydenham in Sydenham, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 508 bus from Northcote Station/Arthurton Rd (Northcote) station to Brunswick Station/Victoria St (Brunswick) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UPFIELD train and finally take the SUNBURY train from North Melbourne station to Watergardens station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

87minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 508
508
Train - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Walk to Sydenham
Leaves from Northcote Station/Arthurton Rd (Northcote)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Northcote Station/Arthurton Rd (Northcote)
    ID 6171
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 508508
    Wait for bus
    508
    Moonee Ponds
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brunswick Station/Victoria St (Brunswick)
    ID 6182
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brunswick
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    10 min
  • 7
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Watergardens
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Sydenham
    Walk to
    Sydenham
    1.14 km • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train and tram

To get from Northcote to Sydenham in Sydenham, take the 86 tram from 33-Separation St/High St (Northcote) station to 1-Spencer St/Bourke St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the SUNBURY train from Southern Cross station to Watergardens station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

104minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 86
86
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Walk to Sydenham
Leaves from 33-Separation St/High St (Northcote)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    33-Separation St/High St (Northcote)
    ID 6112
    390 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Tram - 8686
    Wait for tram
    86
    Waterfront City Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Bourke St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17848
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    80 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 Sydenham
    Walk to
    Sydenham
    1.14 km • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Northcote to Sydenham

The distance between Northcote, Sydenham and Sydenham, Sydenham is approximately 32.04 km, which can typically be travelled in 87 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Northcote to Sydenham by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Sydenham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Northcote

Northcote is located at Northcote, Sydenham and the nearest public transport station is High St/Bastings St (Northcote).

Bus stations close to Northcote:

  • High St/Bastings St (Northcote)
  • High St/Mitchell St (Northcote)
  • Andrew St/Bastings St (Northcote)

Public transport stations close to Sydenham, Sydenham

Sydenham is located at Sydenham, Sydenham and the nearest public transport station is Hume Dr/Overton Lea Bvd (Sydenham).

Train stations close to Sydenham:

  • Watergardens
  • St Albans
  • Keilor Plains

Bus stations close to Sydenham:

  • Hume Dr/Overton Lea Bvd (Sydenham)
  • Overton Lea Bvd/Hume Dr (Sydenham)
  • Hume Dr/Copperfield Dr (Delahey)

By train and tram

To get from Northcote to Sydenham in Sydenham, take the 86 tram from 33-Separation St/High St (Northcote) station to 1-Spencer St/Bourke St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the SUNBURY train from Southern Cross station to Watergardens station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

104minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 86
86
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Walk to Sydenham
Leaves from 33-Separation St/High St (Northcote)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    33-Separation St/High St (Northcote)
    ID 6112
    390 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Tram - 8686
    Wait for tram
    86
    Waterfront City Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Bourke St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17848
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    80 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 Sydenham
    Walk to
    Sydenham
    1.14 km • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Bus line 508, Bus line UPFIELD, Bus line SUNBURY.

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

    The alternative route takes 104 minutes, using Bus line 86, Bus line SUNBURY.

  • Is there a direct bus between Northcote and Sydenham?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Northcote to Sydenham?

    The 508 bus line goes from Northcote Station/Arthurton Rd (Northcote) station near Northcote in Northcote to Moonee Ponds station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Sydenham station near Sydenham in Sydenham.

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

    The total travel time between Northcote in Northcote and Sydenham in Sydenham by bus and train is about 1 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Northcote to get to Sydenham?

    Get on the 508 bus from the Northcote Station/Arthurton Rd (Northcote) stop near Northcote in Northcote.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Northcote and Sydenham?

    Get off the bus at the Sydenham station, which is closest to Sydenham in Sydenham.

  • How much is the bus fare from Northcote to Sydenham?

    The ride from Northcote to Sydenham costs A$5.30.

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