What is the cheapest way to get from Northcote to Ferntree Gully?

The cheapest way to get from Northcote to Ferntree Gully is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 36 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Northcote to Ferntree Gully?

The fastest way to get from Northcote to Ferntree Gully is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $6 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Northcote and Ferntree Gully?

No, there is no direct bus from Northcote station to Ferntree Gully. However, there are services departing from Preston Station/Murray Rd and arriving at Forest Rd/Burwood Hwy via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Northcote and Ferntree Gully?

No, there is no direct train from Northcote to Ferntree Gully station. However, there are services departing from McCutcheon St/High St #34 and arriving at Ferntree Gully Station via Parliament Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.

How far is it from Northcote to Ferntree Gully?

The distance between Northcote and Ferntree Gully is 41 km. The road distance is 34.5 km.

How do I travel from Northcote to Ferntree Gully without a car?

The best way to get from Northcote to Ferntree Gully without a car is to line 86 tram and train which takes 1h 44m and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Northcote to Ferntree Gully?

It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Northcote to Ferntree Gully, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northcote to Ferntree Gully bus from?

Northcote to Ferntree Gully bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Preston Station/Murray Rd.

Where do I catch the Northcote to Ferntree Gully train from?

Northcote to Ferntree Gully train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from McCutcheon St/High St #34 station.

Where does the Northcote to Ferntree Gully bus arrive?

Northcote to Ferntree Gully bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Box Hill Bus Station/Station St.

Where does the Northcote to Ferntree Gully train arrive?

Northcote to Ferntree Gully train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Spring St/Bourke St #9 station.

Can I drive from Northcote to Ferntree Gully?

Yes, the driving distance between Northcote to Ferntree Gully is 35 km. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Northcote to Ferntree Gully.

Where can I stay near Ferntree Gully?

There are 857+ hotels available in Ferntree Gully.

Northcote to Ferntree Gully - 4 ways to travel via train, line 86 tram, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Northcote to Ferntree Gully by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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Line 86 tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from McCutcheon St/High St #34 to Spring St/Bourke St #9tram 86
2. Take the train from Parliament Station to Ferntree Gully Stationtrain Belgrave
1h 44m
$12
Drive 34.5 km
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1. Drive from Northcote to Ferntree Gullycar 34.5 km
36 min
$7–9
Bus
1. Take the bus from Preston Station/Murray Rd to Box Hill Bus Station/Station Stbus 903
2. Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Forest Rd/Burwood Hwybus 732
2h 17m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Northcote to Ferntree Gullytaxi 34.5 km
36 min
$80–100

Northcote to Ferntree Gully by tram and train

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1h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 40.8 km
Duration: 1h 44m

What companies run services between Northcote, VIC, Australia and Ferntree Gully, VIC, Australia?

You can take a train from Croxton Station to Forest Rd/Burwood Hwy via Preston Station, Preston Station/Murray Rd, and Box Hill Bus Station/Station St in around 2h 17m.

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