How to get from Preston to Sydenham by train?

From Preston to Sydenham by train

To get from Preston to Sydenham in Sydenham, take the MERNDA train from Preston 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 24 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

84minA$5.30
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Walk to Sydenham
Leaves from Preston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Preston
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    24 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
    1.14 km • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Preston to Sydenham by bus and train

To get from Preston to Sydenham in Sydenham, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 903 bus from Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston) station to Coburg Station/Bell St (Coburg) 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 26 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

86minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Walk to Sydenham
Leaves from Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2276
    140 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coburg Station/Bell St (Coburg)
    ID 2262
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Coburg
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    15 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
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Public transport directions from Preston to Sydenham

The distance between Preston, Sydenham and Sydenham, Sydenham is approximately 36.91 km, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Sydenham by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Sydenham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Preston

Preston is located at Preston, Sydenham and the nearest public transport station is Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston).

Train stations close to Preston:

  • Bell

Bus stations close to Preston:

  • Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston)
  • Cramer St/High St (Preston)
  • High St/Murray Rd (Preston)

Public transport stations close to Sydenham, Sydenham

Sydenham is located at Sydenham, Sydenham and the nearest public transport station is Heritage Garden/Hume Dr (Sydenham).

Train stations close to Sydenham:

  • Watergardens
  • Keilor Plains
  • St Albans

Bus stations close to Sydenham:

  • Heritage Garden/Hume Dr (Sydenham)
  • Copperfield Dr/Hume Dr (Delahey)
  • Hume Dr/Copperfield Dr (Delahey)

Related Routes

From Preston to Sydenham by bus and train

To get from Preston to Sydenham in Sydenham, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 903 bus from Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston) station to Coburg Station/Bell St (Coburg) 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 26 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

86minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 903
903
Train - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Walk to Sydenham
Leaves from Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Preston Station/Murray Rd (Preston)
    ID 2276
    140 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 903903
    Wait for bus
    903
    Altona
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coburg Station/Bell St (Coburg)
    ID 2262
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Coburg
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    15 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line SUNBURY.

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

    The alternative route takes 86 minutes, using Bus line 903, Bus line UPFIELD, Bus line SUNBURY.

  • Is there a direct train between Preston and Sydenham?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 24 min.

  • Which train line goes from Preston to Sydenham?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Preston to Sydenham by train?

    The total travel time between Preston in Preston and Sydenham in Sydenham by train is about 1 hr 24 min.

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

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

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

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

  • How much is the train fare from Preston to Sydenham?

    The ride from Preston to Sydenham costs A$5.30.

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