Skip to main content

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

By bus and train

To get from Footscray to Sydenham in Melbourne, take the SUNBURY train from Footscray station to Watergardens station. Next, 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 32 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

32minA$5.30
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 460
460
Leaves from Footscray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Footscray
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Watergardens
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes)
    ID 47644
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 460460
    Wait for bus
    460
    Caroline Springs Station
  • 6
    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 SUNBURY and 463

To get from Footscray to Sydenham in Melbourne, take the SUNBURY train from Footscray station to Watergardens station. Next, 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 33 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

33minA$5.30
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 463
463
Leaves from Footscray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Footscray
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Watergardens
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes)
    ID 23278
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 463463
    Wait for bus
    463
    Hillside
  • 6
    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
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Melbourne.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transport directions from Footscray to Sydenham

The distance between Footscray, Melbourne and Sydenham, Melbourne is approximately 19.09 km, which can typically be travelled in 32 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Footscray 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 Footscray

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

Bus stations close to Footscray:

  • Footscray Station/Irving St (Footscray)
  • Leeds St/Paisley St (Footscray)
  • Leeds St/Hopkins St (Footscray)

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)

Alternative route by bus and train via SUNBURY and 463

To get from Footscray to Sydenham in Melbourne, take the SUNBURY train from Footscray station to Watergardens station. Next, 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 33 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

33minA$5.30
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 463
463
Leaves from Footscray

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Footscray
  • 2
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Watergardens
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes)
    ID 23278
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 463463
    Wait for bus
    463
    Hillside
  • 6
    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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 32 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 460.

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

    The alternative route takes 33 minutes, using Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 463.

  • Is there a direct train between Footscray and Sydenham?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 32 min.

  • Which train line goes from Footscray to Sydenham?

    The SUNBURY train line goes from Sunbury station near Footscray in Footscray to Watergardens station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Watergardens station near Sydenham in Melbourne.

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

    The total travel time between Footscray in Footscray and Sydenham in Melbourne by train and bus is about 32 min.

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

    Get on the SUNBURY train from the Sunbury station near Footscray in Footscray.

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

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

  • When is the last train from Footscray to Sydenham?

    The last train from Footscray in Footscray to Sydenham in Melbourne is the Sunbury - City (Flinders Street) line. It leaves the Footscray station at 19:16.

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

    The ride from Footscray to Sydenham costs A$5.30.

Live arrivals, timetables, maps