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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne CBD to Northcote is to train which costs $6 and takes 18 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne CBD to Northcote is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $22 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne CBD 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 CBD and Northcote?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Parliament Station station and arriving at Croxton Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

How far is it from Melbourne CBD to Northcote?

The distance between Melbourne CBD and Northcote is 8 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne CBD to Northcote without a car is to train which takes 18 min and costs $6.

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

The train from Parliament Station to Croxton Station takes 18 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Melbourne CBD to Northcote bus from?

Melbourne CBD to Northcote bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, depart from Little Lonsdale St/Exhibition St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne CBD to Northcote train from?

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

Train or bus from Melbourne CBD to Northcote?

The best way to get from Melbourne CBD to Northcote is to train which takes 18 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 and takes 29 min.

Where does the Melbourne CBD to Northcote bus arrive?

Melbourne CBD to Northcote bus services, operated by Public Transport Victoria, arrive at Northcote Aquatic Centre/Victoria Rd station.

Where does the Melbourne CBD to Northcote train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Northcote?

There are 5265+ hotels available in Northcote.

Melbourne CBD to Northcote - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and foot

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

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1. Take the train from Parliament Station to Croxton Stationtrain Mernda
18 min
$6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Little Lonsdale St/Exhibition St to Northcote Aquatic Centre/Victoria Rdbus 250 / ...
29 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne CBD to Northcotetaxi 7.6 km
9 min
$22–27
Walk
1. Take the walk from Melbourne CBD to Northcotewalk 7 km
1h 23m
Line 86 tram
1. Take the tram from Russell St/Bourke St #7 to Bent St/High St #34tram 86
31 min
$6

Melbourne CBD to Northcote by train

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Distance: 8.1 km
Duration: 18 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Parliament Station to Croxton Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, Public Transport Victoria operates a bus from Little Lonsdale St/Exhibition St to Northcote Aquatic Centre/Victoria Rd every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 29 min. Metropolitan buses also services this route every 15 minutes.

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