There are 4 ways to get from Northcote to Creswick by tram, train, bus, or car
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Line 86 tram, train
best- Take the tram from McCutcheon St/High St #34 to Spencer St/Bourke St #1tram 86
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Creswick Stationtrain Ballarat
3h 26m$12–16Line 250 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Northcote Aquatic Centre/Victoria Rd to Little Collins St/Queen Stbus 250 / ...
- Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard Stbus Coach / ...
4h 49m$10–25Drive 119.5 km
- Drive from Northcote to Creswickcar 119.5 km
1h 28m$22–32Line 86 tram, train via Ballarat Station
- Take the tram from McCutcheon St/High St #34 to Spencer St/Bourke St #1tram 86
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Stationtrain Ballarat
4h 1m$18–20
Northcote to Creswick by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Northcote to Creswick is to line 86 tram and train which costs $12 - $16 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Northcote to Creswick is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Northcote to Creswick. However, there are services departing from Northcote Aquatic Centre/Victoria Rd and arriving at Hall St/Albert St via Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St and Ballarat Station/Lydiard St N. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Northcote to Creswick station. However, there are services departing from McCutcheon St/High St #34 and arriving at Creswick Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
The distance between Northcote and Creswick is 140 km. The road distance is 119.5 km.
The best way to get from Northcote to Creswick without a car is to line 86 tram and train which takes 3h 26m and costs $12 - $16.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Northcote to Creswick, including transfers.
Northcote to Creswick bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Northcote Aquatic Centre/Victoria Rd station.
Northcote to Creswick train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from McCutcheon St/High St #34 station.
Northcote to Creswick bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Little Collins St/Queen St station.
What companies run services between Northcote, VIC, Australia and Creswick, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Northcote Aquatic Centre/Victoria Rd to Hall St/Albert St via Little Collins St/Queen St, Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St, and Ballarat Station/Lydiard St N in around 4h 49m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- yarratrams.com.au
Tram from McCutcheon St/High St #34 to Spencer St/Bourke St #1
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://yarratrams.com.au/
- Daily
- $11
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Creswick Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
Train from Southern Cross Station to Ballarat Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $7–10
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Northcote Aquatic Centre/Victoria Rd to Little Collins St/Queen St
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- 2 hour ticket
- $5
- Daily
- $9
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- customer.relations@vline.com.au
- Website
- vline.com.au
Bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Ballarat Station/Lydiard St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–16
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Timetables/Train-coach-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.vline.com.au/Plan-trip-buy-tickets
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More Questions & Answers
Northcote to Creswick train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Spencer St/Bourke St #1 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northcote to Creswick is 120 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Northcote to Creswick.
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