There are 5 ways to get from Northcote to Balwyn North by train, tram, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, line 48 tram
best- Take the train from Croxton Station to Jolimont-MCG Stationtrain Mernda
- Take the tram from Jolimont Station-MCG/Wellington Pde #11 to Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd #51tram 48
57 min$12Drive 11.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Northcote to Balwyn Northcar 11.4 km
14 min$2–3Line 250 bus, line 207 bus
- Take the bus from Northcote Aquatic Centre/Victoria Rd to Melbourne Central/Lonsdale Stbus 250 / ...
- Take the bus from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St to Sylvander St/Doncaster Rdbus 207
1h 38m$6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Northcote to Balwyn Northtaxi 11.4 km
14 min$30–40Line 86 tram, line 207 bus
- Take the tram from McCutcheon St/High St #34 to Queen St/Bourke St #4tram 86
- Take the bus from Bourke St/Queen St to Sylvander St/Doncaster Rdbus 207
1h 42m$12
Northcote to Balwyn North by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Northcote to Balwyn North is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from Northcote to Balwyn North is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $30 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Northcote to Balwyn North. However, there are services departing from Northcote Aquatic Centre/Victoria Rd and arriving at Sylvander St/Doncaster Rd via Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Northcote station to Balwyn North. However, there are services departing from Croxton Station and arriving at Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd #51 via Jolimont Station-MCG/Wellington Pde #11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.
The distance between Northcote and Balwyn North is 17 km. The road distance is 11.4 km.
The best way to get from Northcote to Balwyn North without a car is to train and line 48 tram which takes 57 min and costs $12.
It takes approximately 57 min to get from Northcote to Balwyn North, including transfers.
Northcote to Balwyn North bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Northcote Aquatic Centre/Victoria Rd station.
Northcote to Balwyn North train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Croxton Station.
Northcote to Balwyn North bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St station.
What companies run services between Northcote, VIC, Australia and Balwyn North, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Northcote Aquatic Centre/Victoria Rd to Sylvander St/Doncaster Rd via Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St in around 1h 38m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Croxton Station to Jolimont-MCG Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- yarratrams.com.au
Tram from Jolimont Station-MCG/Wellington Pde #11 to Balwyn Rd/Doncaster Rd #51
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://yarratrams.com.au/
- Daily
- $11
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Tram from McCutcheon St/High St #34 to Queen St/Bourke St #4
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://yarratrams.com.au/
- Daily
- $11
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Northcote Aquatic Centre/Victoria Rd to Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St to Sylvander St/Doncaster Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
Bus from Bourke St/Queen St to Sylvander St/Doncaster Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Estimated price
- $30–40
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
Northcote to Balwyn North train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Jolimont-MCG Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northcote to Balwyn North is 11 km. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Northcote to Balwyn North.
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