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How to get from Northcote to Balwyn by train and tram?

From Northcote to Balwyn by train and tram

To get from Northcote to Balwyn in Balwyn, take the MERNDA train from Northcote station to North Richmond station. Next, take the 109 tram from 19-North Richmond Railway Station/Victoria St (Abbotsford) station to 47-Balwyn Rd/Whitehorse Rd (Balwyn) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

50minA$5.30
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Tram - 109
109
Walk to Balwyn
Leaves from Northcote

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Northcote
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Richmond
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    19-North Richmond Railway Station/Victoria St (Abbotsford)
    ID 19381
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Box Hill
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    47-Balwyn Rd/Whitehorse Rd (Balwyn)
    ID 19409
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Balwyn
    Walk to
    Balwyn
    Yarrbat Avenue
    500 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Northcote to Balwyn by tram

To get from Northcote to Balwyn in Balwyn, take the 11 tram from 29-Arthurton Rd/St Georges Rd (Northcote) station to 11-Albert St/Gisborne St (East Melbourne) station. Next, take the 109 tram from 11-Albert St/Gisborne St (East Melbourne) station to 47-Balwyn Rd/Whitehorse Rd (Balwyn) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

65minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 11
11
Tram - 109
109
Walk to Balwyn
Leaves from 29-Arthurton Rd/St Georges Rd (Northcote)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    29-Arthurton Rd/St Georges Rd (Northcote)
    ID 4466
    450 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    11-Albert St/Gisborne St (East Melbourne)
    ID 17896
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    11-Albert St/Gisborne St (East Melbourne)
    ID 18006
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Box Hill
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    47-Balwyn Rd/Whitehorse Rd (Balwyn)
    ID 19409
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to Balwyn
    Walk to
    Balwyn
    Yarrbat Avenue
    500 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Northcote to Balwyn

The distance between Northcote, Balwyn and Balwyn, Balwyn is approximately 13.49 km, which can typically be travelled in 50 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Northcote to Balwyn by train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Balwyn – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Northcote

Northcote is located at Northcote, Balwyn and the nearest public transport station is Northcote Station/Arthurton Rd (Northcote).

Bus stations close to Northcote:

  • Northcote Station/Arthurton Rd (Northcote)
  • St Georges Rd/Arthurton Rd (Northcote)
  • High St/Arthurton Rd (Northcote)

Public transport stations close to Balwyn, Balwyn

Balwyn is located at Yarrbat Avenue, Balwyn and the nearest public transport station is Yarrbat Ave/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn).

Bus stations close to Balwyn:

  • Yarrbat Ave/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn)
  • Gordon St/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn)
  • Dundee St/Balwyn Rd (Balwyn)

From Northcote to Balwyn by tram

To get from Northcote to Balwyn in Balwyn, take the 11 tram from 29-Arthurton Rd/St Georges Rd (Northcote) station to 11-Albert St/Gisborne St (East Melbourne) station. Next, take the 109 tram from 11-Albert St/Gisborne St (East Melbourne) station to 47-Balwyn Rd/Whitehorse Rd (Balwyn) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

65minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 11
11
Tram - 109
109
Walk to Balwyn
Leaves from 29-Arthurton Rd/St Georges Rd (Northcote)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    29-Arthurton Rd/St Georges Rd (Northcote)
    ID 4466
    450 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    11-Albert St/Gisborne St (East Melbourne)
    ID 17896
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    11-Albert St/Gisborne St (East Melbourne)
    ID 18006
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Box Hill
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    47-Balwyn Rd/Whitehorse Rd (Balwyn)
    ID 19409
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to Balwyn
    Walk to
    Balwyn
    Yarrbat Avenue
    500 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Northcote to Balwyn?

    The fastest way takes 50 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 109.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Northcote to Balwyn?

    The alternative route takes 65 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line 109.

  • Is there a direct train between Northcote and Balwyn?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 50 min.

  • Which train line goes from Northcote to Balwyn?

    The MERNDA train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Northcote in Northcote to North Richmond station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till North Richmond station near Balwyn in Balwyn.

  • How long does it take to travel from Northcote to Balwyn by train and tram?

    The total travel time between Northcote in Northcote and Balwyn in Balwyn by train and tram is about 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Northcote to get to Balwyn?

    Get on the MERNDA train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Northcote in Northcote.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Northcote and Balwyn?

    Get off the train at the North Richmond station, which is closest to Balwyn in Balwyn.

  • How much is the train fare from Northcote to Balwyn?

    The ride from Northcote to Balwyn costs A$5.30.

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