What is the cheapest way to get from Northcote to Black Rock?

The cheapest way to get from Northcote to Black Rock is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 26 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Northcote to Black Rock?

The fastest way to get from Northcote to Black Rock is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs $60 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Northcote and Black Rock?

No, there is no direct bus from Northcote to Black Rock. However, there are services departing from Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde and arriving at Arkaringa Cres/Bluff Rd via Acland St/Barkly St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Northcote and Black Rock?

No, there is no direct train from Northcote station to Black Rock station. However, there are services departing from Croxton Station and arriving at Sandringham Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.

How far is it from Northcote to Black Rock?

The distance between Northcote and Black Rock is 29 km. The road distance is 24.4 km.

How do I travel from Northcote to Black Rock without a car?

The best way to get from Northcote to Black Rock without a car is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Northcote to Black Rock?

It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Northcote to Black Rock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northcote to Black Rock bus from?

Northcote to Black Rock bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde station.

Where do I catch the Northcote to Black Rock train from?

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

Train or bus from Northcote to Black Rock?

The best way to get from Northcote to Black Rock is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can line 246 bus and line 600 bus, which costs $12 and takes 1h 38m.

Where does the Northcote to Black Rock bus arrive?

Northcote to Black Rock bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Acland St/Barkly St station.

Where does the Northcote to Black Rock train arrive?

Northcote to Black Rock train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Can I drive from Northcote to Black Rock?

Yes, the driving distance between Northcote to Black Rock is 24 km. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Northcote to Black Rock.

Where can I stay near Black Rock?

There are 5017+ hotels available in Black Rock.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Croxton Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Mernda
2. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Sandringham Stationtrain Sandringham
1h 17m
$12
Drive 24.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Northcote to Black Rockcar 24.4 km
26 min
$5–7
Line 246 bus, line 600 bus
1. Take the bus from Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde to Acland St/Barkly Stbus 246
2. Take the bus from Acland St/Barkly St to Arkaringa Cres/Bluff Rdbus 600 / ...
1h 38m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Northcote to Black Rocktaxi 24.4 km
26 min
$60–75
Line 86 tram, line 96 tram, line 600 bus
1. Take the tram from McCutcheon St/High St #34 to Spring St/Bourke St #9tram 86
2. Take the tram from Spring St/Bourke St #9 to St Kilda Station/Fitzroy St #132tram 96
3. Take the bus from St Kilda Station/Fitzroy St to Arkaringa Cres/Bluff Rdbus 600 / ...
2h
$12

Northcote to Black Rock by train and bus

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Distance: 29.4 km
Duration: 1h 17m

What companies run services between Northcote, VIC, Australia and Black Rock, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Croxton Station to Arkaringa Cres/Bluff Rd via Flinders Street Station, Sandringham Station, and Sandringham Station/Station St in around 1h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from McCutcheon St/High St #34 to Arkaringa Cres/Bluff Rd via Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde #25, Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde, and Acland St/Barkly St in around 1h 38m.

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