How to get from Northcote to Cairnlea by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Northcote to Cairnlea in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERNDA train from Croxton station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the 426 bus from Albion Railway Station/Ballarat Rd (Albion) station to Cairnlea Dr/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

70minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 426
426
Walk to Cairnlea
Leaves from Croxton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Croxton
    450 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    19 min
  • 4
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Albion
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Albion Railway Station/Ballarat Rd (Albion)
    ID 3274
    80 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 426426
    Wait for bus
    426
    Caroline Springs
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cairnlea Dr/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)
    ID 3263
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Cairnlea
    Walk to
    Cairnlea
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, train and tram

To get from Northcote to Cairnlea in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 11 tram from 31-Gadd St/St Georges Rd (Northcote) station to D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the 456 bus from Albion Railway Station/Ballarat Rd (Albion) station to Cairnlea Dr/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

77minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 456
456
Walk to Cairnlea
Leaves from 31-Gadd St/St Georges Rd (Northcote)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Northcote
  • 2
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands)
    ID 43472
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Albion
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Albion Railway Station/Ballarat Rd (Albion)
    ID 3274
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 456456
    Wait for bus
    456
    Melton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cairnlea Dr/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)
    ID 3263
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to Cairnlea
    Walk to
    Cairnlea
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Northcote to Cairnlea

The distance between Northcote, Melbourne and Cairnlea, Melbourne is approximately 26.96 km, which can typically be travelled in 70 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Northcote to Cairnlea by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Northcote

Northcote is located at Northcote, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Leinster Gr/Normanby Ave (Thornbury).

Bus stations close to Northcote:

  • Leinster Gr/Normanby Ave (Thornbury)
  • Mayer Park/Normanby Ave (Thornbury)
  • 101 Normanby Ave (Thornbury)

Public transport stations close to Cairnlea, Melbourne

Cairnlea is located at Cairnlea, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Deer Park Hotel/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park).

Train stations close to Cairnlea:

  • Deer Park
  • Ardeer
  • Ginifer

Bus stations close to Cairnlea:

  • Deer Park Hotel/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)
  • Cairnlea Dr/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)
  • Deer Park Bowls Club/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)

Related Routes

By bus, train and tram

To get from Northcote to Cairnlea in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 11 tram from 31-Gadd St/St Georges Rd (Northcote) station to D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the 456 bus from Albion Railway Station/Ballarat Rd (Albion) station to Cairnlea Dr/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

77minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 456
456
Walk to Cairnlea
Leaves from 31-Gadd St/St Georges Rd (Northcote)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Northcote
  • 2
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands)
    ID 43472
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Albion
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Albion Railway Station/Ballarat Rd (Albion)
    ID 3274
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 456456
    Wait for bus
    456
    Melton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cairnlea Dr/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)
    ID 3263
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to Cairnlea
    Walk to
    Cairnlea
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 70 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 426.

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

    The alternative route takes 77 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 456.

  • Is there a direct train between Northcote and Cairnlea in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 10 min.

  • Which train line goes from Northcote to Cairnlea in Melbourne?

    The MERNDA train line goes from Croxton station near Northcote to City (Flinders Street) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till City (Flinders Street) station near Cairnlea in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Northcote to Cairnlea in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Northcote and Cairnlea in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Northcote to get to Cairnlea in Melbourne?

    Get on the MERNDA train from the Croxton station near Northcote in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Northcote and Cairnlea in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the City (Flinders Street) stop, which is closest to Cairnlea in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Northcote to Cairnlea?

    The ride from Northcote to Cairnlea costs A$5.30.

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