There are 5 ways to get from La Trobe University to Watsonia by bus, train, taxi, or foot
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Line 561 bus, train
best- Take the bus from La Trobe Uni Jenny Graves Building/Science Dr to Macleodbus 561
- Take the train from Macleod Station to Watsonia Stationtrain Hurstbridge
23 min$12Train
cheapest- Take the train from Macleod Station to Watsonia Stationtrain Hurstbridge
31 min$6Taxi
- Take the taxi from La Trobe University to Watsoniataxi 5 km
8 min$16–20Walk
- Take the walk from La Trobe University to Watsoniawalk 4.2 km
50 minLine 566 bus
- Take the bus from La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd to Watsonia Station/Grace Stbus 566
23 min$6
La Trobe University to Watsonia by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Trobe University to Watsonia is to train which costs $6 and takes 31 min.
The fastest way to get from La Trobe University to Watsonia is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $16 - $20.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd and arriving at Watsonia Station/Grace St station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Macleod Station station and arriving at Watsonia Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3 min.
The distance between La Trobe University and Watsonia is 5 km.
The best way to get from La Trobe University to Watsonia without a car is to line 561 bus and train which takes 23 min and costs $12.
It takes approximately 23 min to get from La Trobe University to Watsonia, including transfers.
La Trobe University to Watsonia bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd station.
La Trobe University to Watsonia train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Macleod Station.
The best way to get from La Trobe University to Watsonia is to train which takes 31 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 566 bus, which costs $6 and takes 23 min.
What companies run services between La Trobe University, VIC, Australia and Watsonia, VIC, Australia?
Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Macleod Station to Watsonia Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 3 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd to Watsonia Station/Grace St hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 13 min.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Macleod Station to Watsonia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
Train from Macleod Station to Watsonia Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Schedules at
- Metro Trains Melbourne
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from La Trobe Uni Jenny Graves Building/Science Dr to Macleod
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from La Trobe University Medical Centre/Plenty Rd to Watsonia Station/Grace St
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Estimated price
- $16–20
13CABS
- Phone
- 132227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
Crown Cabs
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
Melbourne Silver Premium Cabs
- Phone
- +61 422 502 251
- Website
- melbournesilverpremiumcabs.com.au
Silver Service Taxi Melbourne Airport
- Phone
- +61 412 456 588
- Website
- silver-taximelbourne.com.au
Silver Top Taxi
- Phone
- 13 10 08
- Website
- silvertop.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
La Trobe University to Watsonia bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Watsonia Station/Grace St.
La Trobe University to Watsonia train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Watsonia Station.
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