What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Northcote?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Northcote is to line 250 bus which costs $5 and takes 29 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Northcote?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Northcote is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $17 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Northcote?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Little Lonsdale St/Exhibition St and arriving at Northcote Aquatic Centre/Victoria Rd. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Northcote?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Melbourne Central Station station and arriving at Croxton Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from Melbourne to Northcote?

The distance between Melbourne and Northcote is 9 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Northcote without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Northcote without a car is to train which takes 20 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Northcote?

The train from Melbourne Central Station to Croxton Station takes 20 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Northcote bus from?

Melbourne to Northcote bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Little Lonsdale St/Exhibition St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Northcote train from?

Melbourne to Northcote train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Melbourne Central Station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Northcote?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Northcote is to train which takes 20 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 250 bus, which costs $5 and takes 29 min.

Where does the Melbourne to Northcote bus arrive?

Melbourne to Northcote bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Northcote Aquatic Centre/Victoria Rd station.

Where does the Melbourne to Northcote train arrive?

Melbourne to Northcote train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Croxton Station.

Where can I stay near Northcote?

There are 5175+ hotels available in Northcote.

Melbourne to Northcote - 5 ways to travel via train, line 250 bus, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Northcote by train, bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Croxton StationMernda
20 min
$6
Line 250 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Little Lonsdale St/Exhibition St to Northcote Aquatic Centre/Victoria Rd250 / ...
29 min
$5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Northcote7.3 km
10 min
$17–21
Walk
1. Take the foot from Melbourne to Northcote7 km
1h 24m
Line 86 tram
1. Take the tram from Elizabeth St/Bourke St #5 to Bent St/High St #3486
33 min
$6

Melbourne to Northcote by train

504Weekly Trains

20 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 9.2 km
Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Northcote, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Melbourne Central Station to Croxton Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Little Lonsdale St/Exhibition St to Northcote Aquatic Centre/Victoria Rd every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 29 min.

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