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

The cheapest way to get from Kensington to Northcote is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 11 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Kensington to Northcote is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $26 - $32.

Is there a direct bus between Kensington and Northcote?

No, there is no direct bus from Kensington to Northcote. However, there are services departing from Epsom Rd/Smithfield Rd and arriving at High St/Arthurton Rd via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.

Is there a direct train between Kensington and Northcote?

No, there is no direct train from Kensington station to Northcote station. However, there are services departing from Kensington Station and arriving at Croxton Station via Flagstaff Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39 min.

How far is it from Kensington to Northcote?

The distance between Kensington and Northcote is 13 km. The road distance is 9.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Kensington to Northcote without a car is to train which takes 39 min and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 39 min to get from Kensington to Northcote, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kensington to Northcote bus from?

Kensington to Northcote bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Epsom Rd/Smithfield Rd station.

Where do I catch the Kensington to Northcote train from?

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

Train or bus from Kensington to Northcote?

The best way to get from Kensington to Northcote is to train which takes 39 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 404 bus and line 508 bus, which costs $6 and takes 52 min.

Where does the Kensington to Northcote bus arrive?

Kensington to Northcote bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd station.

Where does the Kensington to Northcote train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kensington to Northcote?

Yes, the driving distance between Kensington to Northcote is 9 km. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Kensington to Northcote.

Where can I stay near Northcote?

There are 5238+ hotels available in Northcote.

Kensington to Northcote - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 404 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Kensington to Northcote by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kensington Station to Flagstaff Stationtrain Craigieburn
2. Take the train from Flagstaff Station to Croxton Stationtrain Mernda
39 min
$6
Drive 9.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kensington to Northcotecar 9.4 km
11 min
$2–3
Line 404 bus, line 508 bus
1. Take the bus from Epsom Rd/Smithfield Rd to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rdbus 404
2. Take the bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd to High St/Arthurton Rdbus 508
52 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kensington to Northcotetaxi 9.4 km
11 min
$26–32
Train, line 86 tram
1. Take the train from Kensington Station to Parliament Stationtrain Craigieburn
2. Take the tram from Spring St/Bourke St #9 to Bent St/High St #34tram 86
45 min
$12
Line 402 bus, line 86 tram
1. Take the bus from Derby St/Kensington Rd to Carlton Gardens/Victoria Stbus 402
2. Take the tram from Albert St/Nicholson St #10 to Bent St/High St #34tram 86
1h 3m
$12

Kensington to Northcote by train

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Distance: 13.3 km
Duration: 39 min

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

You can take a train from Kensington Station to Croxton Station via Flagstaff Station in around 39 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Epsom Rd/Smithfield Rd to High St/Arthurton Rd via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd in around 52 min.

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