The average train between Prahran and Northcote takes 39 min and the fastest train takes 31 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Prahran to Northcote. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Prahran and Northcote. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prahran is at 5:13 PM which arrives into Northcote at 5:46 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 39 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

46 min • 1 change

33 min • 1 change

35 min • 1 change

33 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Prahran to Northcote. However, there are services departing from Prahran station and arriving at Northcote station via Parliament Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39 min.
Prahran to Northcote train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Hawksburn Station.
Prahran to Northcote train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Croxton Station.
The distance between Prahran and Northcote is 9.5 km. The road distance is 13 km.
You can take a train from Hawksburn Station to Croxton Station via Parliament Station in around 36 min.