There are 5 ways to get from Watsonia to Northcote by bus, tram, taxi, car, or train
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Line 566 bus, line 86 tram
best- Take the bus from Watsonia Station/Morwell Ave to Plenty Rd/Dunne Stbus 566
- Take the tram from La Trobe University/Plenty Rd #60 to Dennis St/High St #35tram 86
37 min$12Drive 11.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Watsonia to Northcotecar 11.7 km
14 min$3Line 514 bus, line 552 bus
- Take the bus from Watsonia Station/Greensborough Hwy to High St/Bell Stbus 514
- Take the bus from Bell St/High St to Northcote Shopping Plaza/Hunter Stbus 552
1h 12m$12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Watsonia to Northcotetaxi 11.7 km
14 min$30–40Train, line 86 tram
- Take the train from Watsonia Station to Clifton Hill Stationtrain Hurstbridge
- Take the tram from Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde #25 to Bent St/High St #34tram 86
42 min$12
Watsonia to Northcote by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Watsonia to Northcote is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from Watsonia to Northcote is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $30 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Watsonia station to Northcote. However, there are services departing from Watsonia Station/Greensborough Hwy and arriving at Northcote Shopping Plaza/Hunter St via Bell St/High St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Watsonia station to Northcote. However, there are services departing from Watsonia Station and arriving at Bent St/High St #34 via Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde #25. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.
The distance between Watsonia and Northcote is 12 km. The road distance is 11.7 km.
The best way to get from Watsonia to Northcote without a car is to line 566 bus and line 86 tram which takes 37 min and costs $12.
It takes approximately 37 min to get from Watsonia to Northcote, including transfers.
Watsonia to Northcote bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Watsonia Station/Greensborough Hwy.
Watsonia to Northcote train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Watsonia Station.
Watsonia to Northcote bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at High St/Bell St station.
What companies run services between Watsonia, VIC, Australia and Northcote, VIC, Australia?
You can take a bus from Watsonia Station/Greensborough Hwy to Northcote Shopping Plaza/Hunter St via High St/Bell St and Bell St/High St in around 1h 12m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- yarratrams.com.au
Tram from La Trobe University/Plenty Rd #60 to Dennis St/High St #35
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://yarratrams.com.au/
- Daily
- $11
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Tram from Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde #25 to Bent St/High St #34
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://yarratrams.com.au/
- Daily
- $11
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Watsonia Station to Clifton Hill Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 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
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Watsonia Station/Morwell Ave to Plenty Rd/Dunne St
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Watsonia Station/Greensborough Hwy to High St/Bell St
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Bell St/High St to Northcote Shopping Plaza/Hunter St
- Ave. Duration
- 17 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
Dandenong Ranges Taxi Services
- Phone
- +61 3 9753 6933
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More Questions & Answers
Watsonia to Northcote train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Clifton Hill Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watsonia to Northcote is 12 km. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Watsonia to Northcote.
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