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

The cheapest way to get from Northcote to Kensington is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 11 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Northcote to Kensington is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $26 - $32.

Is there a direct bus between Northcote and Kensington?

No, there is no direct bus from Northcote to Kensington. However, there are services departing from High St/Separation St and arriving at Epsom Rd/Smithfield Rd via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Northcote and Kensington?

No, there is no direct train from Northcote station to Kensington station. However, there are services departing from Croxton Station and arriving at Kensington Station via Flinders Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38 min.

How far is it from Northcote to Kensington?

The distance between Northcote and Kensington is 13 km. The road distance is 9.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Northcote to Kensington without a car is to train which takes 38 min and costs $6.

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

It takes approximately 38 min to get from Northcote to Kensington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northcote to Kensington bus from?

Northcote to Kensington bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from High St/Separation St station.

Where do I catch the Northcote to Kensington train from?

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

Train or bus from Northcote to Kensington?

The best way to get from Northcote to Kensington is to train which takes 38 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 508 bus and line 404 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 5m.

Where does the Northcote to Kensington bus arrive?

Northcote to Kensington bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd station.

Where does the Northcote to Kensington train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Northcote to Kensington?

Yes, the driving distance between Northcote to Kensington is 9 km. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Northcote to Kensington.

Where can I stay near Kensington?

There are 5260+ hotels available in Kensington.

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

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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 Kensington Stationtrain Craigieburn
38 min
$6
Drive 9.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Northcote to Kensingtoncar 9.3 km
11 min
$2–3
Line 508 bus, line 404 bus
1. Take the bus from High St/Separation St to Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rdbus 508
2. Take the bus from Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd to Epsom Rd/Smithfield Rdbus 404
1h 5m
$6
Line 86 tram, line 402 bus
1. Take the tram from McCutcheon St/High St #34 to Albert St/Nicholson St #10tram 86
2. Take the bus from Carlton Gardens/Victoria St to Derby St/Kensington Rdbus 402
1h 5m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Northcote to Kensingtontaxi 9.3 km
11 min
$26–32

Northcote to Kensington by train

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Distance: 13.3 km
Duration: 38 min

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

You can take a train from Croxton Station to Kensington Station via Flinders Street Station in around 38 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High St/Separation St to Epsom Rd/Smithfield Rd via Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd in around 1h 5m.

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