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

By bus and train

To get from Drumcondra to Cairnlea in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 20 bus from The Esplanade/Glenleith Ave (Geelong) station to North Geelong Railway Station/Princes Hwy (North Geelong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the 426 bus from Station Rd/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park) station to Deer Park Hotel/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

87minA$15.82
Bus - 20
20
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 426
426
Leaves from The Esplanade/Glenleith Ave (Geelong)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Drumcondra
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Corio Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Geelong Railway Station/Princes Hwy (North Geelong)
    ID 30210
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Geelong
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Deer Park
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station Rd/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)
    ID 1426
    930 m • 12 min
  • 8
    Bus - 426426
    Wait for bus
    426
    Sunshine Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Deer Park Hotel/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)
    Ride to bus station
    Deer Park Hotel/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park)
    ID 1429
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 20, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and 456

To get from Drumcondra to Cairnlea in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 20 bus from The Esplanade/Glenleith Ave (Geelong) station to North Geelong Railway Station/Princes Hwy (North Geelong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the 456 bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station to Cairnlea Dr/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

104minA$15.82
Bus - 20
20
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 456
456
Walk to Cairnlea
Leaves from The Esplanade/Glenleith Ave (Geelong)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Drumcondra
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Corio Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Geelong Railway Station/Princes Hwy (North Geelong)
    ID 30210
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Geelong
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunshine
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 18762
    150 m • 3 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
    10 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 Drumcondra to Cairnlea

The distance between Drumcondra, Melbourne and Cairnlea, Melbourne is approximately 64.33 km, which can typically be travelled in 87 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Drumcondra 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 Drumcondra

Drumcondra is located at Drumcondra, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Wattletree Rd/Princes Hwy (Drumcondra).

Train stations close to Drumcondra:

  • South Geelong
  • North Shore
  • North Geelong

Bus stations close to Drumcondra:

  • Wattletree Rd/Princes Hwy (Drumcondra)
  • Mcmillan Ave/Glenleith Ave (Geelong)
  • Lunan Ave/Princes Hwy (Drumcondra)

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

Alternative route by bus and train via 20, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and 456

To get from Drumcondra to Cairnlea in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 20 bus from The Esplanade/Glenleith Ave (Geelong) station to North Geelong Railway Station/Princes Hwy (North Geelong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the 456 bus from Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine) station to Cairnlea Dr/Ballarat Rd (Deer Park) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

104minA$15.82
Bus - 20
20
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 456
456
Walk to Cairnlea
Leaves from The Esplanade/Glenleith Ave (Geelong)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Drumcondra
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Corio Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Geelong Railway Station/Princes Hwy (North Geelong)
    ID 30210
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Geelong
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sunshine
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sunshine Station/Dickson St (Sunshine)
    ID 18762
    150 m • 3 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
    10 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 Drumcondra to Cairnlea?

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 426.

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

    The alternative route takes 104 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 456.

  • Is there a direct bus between Drumcondra and Cairnlea in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Drumcondra to Cairnlea in Melbourne?

    The 20 bus line goes from Corio Sc station near Drumcondra to North Geelong Railway Station/Princes Hwy (North Geelong) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till North Geelong Railway Station/Princes Hwy (North Geelong) station near Cairnlea in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Drumcondra and Cairnlea in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Drumcondra to get to Cairnlea in Melbourne?

    Get on the 20 bus from the Corio Sc stop near Drumcondra in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Drumcondra and Cairnlea in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the North Geelong Railway Station/Princes Hwy (North Geelong) stop, which is closest to Cairnlea in Melbourne.

  • When is the first train from Drumcondra to Cairnlea in Melbourne?

    The first train from Drumcondra to Cairnlea in Melbourne is Geelong - Melbourne Via Geelong. It leaves the North Geelong station at 00:56.

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

    The ride from Drumcondra to Cairnlea costs A$15.82.

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