What is the cheapest way to get from Footscray to Sydenham?

The cheapest way to get from Footscray to Sydenham is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 20 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Footscray to Sydenham is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $45 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Footscray and Sydenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Footscray to Sydenham station. However, there are services departing from Leeds St/Hopkins St and arriving at Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd via Sunshine Station/Dickson St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Footscray and Sydenham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Footscray Station station and arriving at Watergardens Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

How far is it from Footscray to Sydenham?

The distance between Footscray and Sydenham is 18 km. The road distance is 18.9 km.

How do I travel from Footscray to Sydenham without a car?

The best way to get from Footscray to Sydenham without a car is to train which takes 26 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Footscray to Sydenham?

The train from Footscray Station to Watergardens Station takes 26 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Sydenham bus from?

Footscray to Sydenham bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Leeds St/Hopkins St station.

Where do I catch the Footscray to Sydenham train from?

Footscray to Sydenham train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Footscray Station.

Train or bus from Footscray to Sydenham?

The best way to get from Footscray to Sydenham is to train which takes 26 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 216 bus and line 420 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 22m.

Where does the Footscray to Sydenham bus arrive?

Footscray to Sydenham bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Sunshine Station/Dickson St.

Where does the Footscray to Sydenham train arrive?

Footscray to Sydenham train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Watergardens Station.

Can I drive from Footscray to Sydenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Footscray to Sydenham is 19 km. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Footscray to Sydenham.

Where can I stay near Sydenham?

There are 4145+ hotels available in Sydenham.

Footscray to Sydenham - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 216 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Footscray to Sydenham by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Footscray Station to Watergardens Stationtrain Sunbury
26 min
$6
Drive 18.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Footscray to Sydenhamcar 18.9 km
20 min
$4–5
Line 216 bus, line 420 bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds St/Hopkins St to Sunshine Station/Dickson Stbus 216
2. Take the bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St to Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rdbus 420 / ...
1h 22m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Footscray to Sydenhamtaxi 18.9 km
20 min
$45–60

Footscray to Sydenham by train

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Distance: 17.7 km
Duration: 26 min

What companies run services between Footscray, VIC, Australia and Sydenham, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Footscray Station to Watergardens Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds St/Hopkins St to Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd via Sunshine Station/Dickson St in around 1h 22m.

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