How to get from Church St/Essex St to Sydenham by bus?

From Church St/Essex St to Sydenham by bus

To get from Church St/Essex St to Sydenham in Sydenham, take the 216 bus from Church St/Essex St (West Footscray) station to Footscray Station/Irving St (Footscray) station. Next, take the SUNBURY from Footscray Railway Station station to Watergardens Railway Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The bus schedule from Church St/Essex St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Sydenham on the Moovit app.

63min
Bus - 216
216
SUNBURY
216
Walk to Sydenham
Leaves from Church St/Essex St (West Footscray)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Church St/Essex St
  • 2
    Bus - 216216
    Wait for bus
    216
    City (Queen St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray Station/Irving St (Footscray)
    ID 21169
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Footscray Railway Station
    ID Parentvic:rail:FSY
    210 m • 3 min
  • 5
    SUNBURY216
    Wait for
    SUNBURY
    Watergardens
  • 6
    Travel to
    Travel to
    Watergardens Railway Station
    ID Parentvic:rail:WGS
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to Sydenham
    Walk to
    Sydenham
    1.19 km • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Church St/Essex St to Sydenham by bus via 216 and 420

To get from Church St/Essex St to Sydenham in Sydenham, take the 216 bus from Khartoum St/Essex St (West Footscray) station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. Next, take the 420 bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station to Roseleigh Bvd/Kings Rd (Sydenham) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is A$5.30. The bus schedule from Church St/Essex St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Sydenham on the Moovit app.

75minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 216
216
Bus - 420
420
Walk to Sydenham
Leaves from Khartoum St/Essex St (West Footscray)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Khartoum St/Essex St (West Footscray)
    ID 3808
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 216216
    Wait for bus
    216
    Sunshine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 18765
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 18763
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 420420
    Wait for bus
    420
    Watergardens Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roseleigh Bvd/Kings Rd (Sydenham)
    ID 23311
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to Sydenham
    Walk to
    Sydenham
    570 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Church St/Essex St to Sydenham

The distance between Church St/Essex St and Sydenham is approximately 21.83 km, which can typically be travelled in 63 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Church St/Essex St to Sydenham by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Sydenham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Church St/Essex St to Sydenham

To check the bus schedule from Church St/Essex St to Sydenham using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Church St/Essex St) and destination (Sydenham), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Church St/Essex St to Sydenham by bus via 216 and 420

To get from Church St/Essex St to Sydenham in Sydenham, take the 216 bus from Khartoum St/Essex St (West Footscray) station to Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station. Next, take the 420 bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station to Roseleigh Bvd/Kings Rd (Sydenham) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is A$5.30. The bus schedule from Church St/Essex St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Sydenham on the Moovit app.

75minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 216
216
Bus - 420
420
Walk to Sydenham
Leaves from Khartoum St/Essex St (West Footscray)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Khartoum St/Essex St (West Footscray)
    ID 3808
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 216216
    Wait for bus
    216
    Sunshine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 18765
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 18763
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 420420
    Wait for bus
    420
    Watergardens Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Roseleigh Bvd/Kings Rd (Sydenham)
    ID 23311
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to Sydenham
    Walk to
    Sydenham
    570 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Church St/Essex St to Sydenham?

    The fastest way takes 63 minutes, using Bus line 216,.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Church St/Essex St to Sydenham?

    The alternative route takes 75 minutes, using Bus line 216, Bus line 420.

  • Is there a direct bus between Church St/Essex St and Sydenham?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 3 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Church St/Essex St to Sydenham?

    The 216 bus line goes from City (Queen St) station near Church St/Essex St in West Footscray to Footscray Station/Irving St (Footscray) station. From there you’ll have to take till Footscray Station/Irving St (Footscray) station near Sydenham.

  • How long does it take to travel from Church St/Essex St to Sydenham by bus?

    The total travel time between Church St/Essex St and Sydenham by bus is about 1 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Church St/Essex St to get to Sydenham?

    Get on the 216 bus from the City (Queen St) stop near Church St/Essex St in West Footscray.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Church St/Essex St and Sydenham?

    Get off the bus at the Footscray Station/Irving St (Footscray) stop, which is closest to Sydenham.

  • When is the first train from Church St/Essex St to Sydenham?

    The first train from Church St/Essex St in West Footscray to Sydenham in Sydenham is Sunbury - City. It leaves the West Footscray Railway Station station at 11:45.

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