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

The cheapest way to get from Northcote to Balwyn is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 13 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Northcote to Balwyn is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Northcote and Balwyn?

No, there is no direct bus from Northcote to Balwyn. However, there are services departing from Darebin Rd/Wales St and arriving at Genazzano College/Cotham Rd via Ivanhoe Station/Norman St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Northcote and Balwyn?

No, there is no direct train from Northcote station to Balwyn. However, there are services departing from Croxton Station and arriving at Balwyn Rd/Whitehorse Rd #47 via North Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46 min.

How far is it from Northcote to Balwyn?

The distance between Northcote and Balwyn is 14 km. The road distance is 11 km.

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

The best way to get from Northcote to Balwyn without a car is to train and line 109 tram which takes 46 min and costs $12.

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

It takes approximately 46 min to get from Northcote to Balwyn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northcote to Balwyn bus from?

Northcote to Balwyn bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Darebin Rd/Wales St station.

Where do I catch the Northcote to Balwyn train from?

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

Where does the Northcote to Balwyn bus arrive?

Northcote to Balwyn bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Ivanhoe Station/Norman St.

Where does the Northcote to Balwyn train arrive?

Northcote to Balwyn train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at North Richmond Station.

Can I drive from Northcote to Balwyn?

Yes, the driving distance between Northcote to Balwyn is 11 km. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Northcote to Balwyn.

Where can I stay near Balwyn?

There are 5268+ hotels available in Balwyn.

Northcote to Balwyn - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 109 tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Northcote to Balwyn by train, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Train, line 109 tram
best
1. Take the train from Croxton Station to North Richmond Stationtrain Mernda
2. Take the tram from North Richmond to Balwyn Rd/Whitehorse Rd #47tram 109
46 min
$12
Drive 11 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Northcote to Balwyncar 11 km
13 min
$2–3
Line 510 bus, line 548 bus
1. Take the bus from Darebin Rd/Wales St to Ivanhoe Station/Norman Stbus 510
2. Take the bus from Ivanhoe Station/Norman St to Genazzano College/Cotham Rdbus 548
1h 5m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Northcote to Balwyntaxi 11 km
13 min
$30–40
Line 86 tram, line 109 tram
1. Take the tram from McCutcheon St/High St #34 to Spring St/Bourke St #9tram 86
2. Take the tram from Parliament to Balwyn Shopping Centre/Whitehorse Rd #48tram 109
1h 12m
$12

Northcote to Balwyn by train and tram

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Distance: 13.8 km
Duration: 46 min

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

You can take a bus from Darebin Rd/Wales St to Balwyn Rd/Whitehorse Rd #47 via Ivanhoe Station/Norman St, Genazzano College/Cotham Rd, and St George's Hospital/Cotham Rd #40 in around 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from McCutcheon St/High St #34 to Balwyn Shopping Centre/Whitehorse Rd #48 via Spring St/Bourke St #9 and Parliament in around 1h 12m.

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