There are 5 ways to get from North Melbourne to Deakin University by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Footscray Station to Waurn Ponds Stationtrain Geelong
1h 47m$18Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dryburgh St/Haines St to Footscray Station/Irving Stbus 402
- Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Drbus Geelong
2h 46m$13–28Drive 80.6 km
- Drive from North Melbourne to Deakin Universitycar 80.6 km
1h 2m$18–25Taxi
- Take the taxi from North Melbourne to Deakin Universitytaxi 80.6 km
1h 2m$180–220Train, bus
- Take the train from Footscray Station to Geelong Stationtrain Geelong
- Take the bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Deakin University/Alfred Deakin Drbus 1 / ...
2h 4m$13–22
North Melbourne to Deakin University by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from North Melbourne to Deakin University is to train which costs $18 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from North Melbourne to Deakin University is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from North Melbourne to Deakin University. However, there are services departing from Dryburgh St/Haines St and arriving at Deakin University/Alfred Deakin Dr via Footscray Station/Irving St and Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from North Melbourne station to Deakin University station. However, there are services departing from Arden Station and arriving at Waurn Ponds Station via Footscray Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
The distance between North Melbourne and Deakin University is 94 km. The road distance is 80.6 km.
The best way to get from North Melbourne to Deakin University without a car is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs $18.
It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from North Melbourne to Deakin University, including transfers.
North Melbourne to Deakin University bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Dryburgh St/Haines St station.
North Melbourne to Deakin University train services, operated by V/Line, depart from Footscray Station.
The best way to get from North Melbourne to Deakin University is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs $18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 - $28 and takes 2h 46m.
What companies run services between North Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Deakin University, VIC, Australia?
V/Line operates a train from Footscray Station to Waurn Ponds Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dryburgh St/Haines St to Deakin University via Footscray Station/Irving St, Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr, and Deakin University/Alfred Deakin Dr in around 2h 46m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- V-Line
Train from Footscray Station to Waurn Ponds Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
Train from Footscray Station to Geelong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- V-Line
- Off Peak
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- Transport Victoria
Bus from Dryburgh St/Haines St to Footscray Station/Irving St
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Deakin University/Alfred Deakin Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- Transport Victoria
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Website
- Public Transport Victoria
Bus from Dryburgh St/Haines St to Footscray Station/Irving St
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- Public Transport Victoria
Bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Deakin University/Alfred Deakin Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- Public Transport Victoria
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- V/Line
Bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–16
- Website
- V/Line
- Schedules at
- V/Line
- Book at
- V/Line
Bus from Geelong Station/Railway Tce to Deakin University/Alfred Deakin Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- $180–220
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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Booking & Getting There
North Melbourne to Deakin University bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Footscray Station/Irving St.
North Melbourne to Deakin University train services, operated by V/Line, arrive at Waurn Ponds Station.
Yes, the driving distance between North Melbourne to Deakin University is 81 km. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from North Melbourne to Deakin University.
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