How to get from Northcote to Caroline Springs by bus, train and tram?

By bus, train and tram

To get from Northcote to Caroline Springs 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 BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the 460 bus from Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd (Ravenhall) station to Commercial Rd/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

89minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Bus - 460
460
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 - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caroline Springs
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Caroline Springs Station/Christies Rd (Ravenhall)
    ID 51389
    220 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 460460
    Wait for bus
    460
    Watergardens Railway Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Commercial Rd/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs)
    Ride to bus station
    Commercial Rd/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs)
    ID 22665
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Northcote to Caroline Springs 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 460 bus from Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes) station to Commercial Rd/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

89minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 460
460
Walk to Caroline Springs
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
    Watergardens
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes)
    ID 47644
    80 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 460460
    Wait for bus
    460
    Caroline Springs Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Commercial Rd/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs)
    ID 22662
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Caroline Springs
    Walk to
    Caroline Springs
    200 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Northcote to Caroline Springs

The distance between Northcote, Melbourne and Caroline Springs, Melbourne is approximately 34.22 km, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Northcote to Caroline Springs by bus, train and tram, 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 Caroline Springs, Melbourne

Caroline Springs is located at Caroline Springs, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Commercial Rd/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs).

Train stations close to Caroline Springs:

  • Caroline Springs
  • Watergardens
  • Keilor Plains

Bus stations close to Caroline Springs:

  • Commercial Rd/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs)
  • College St/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs)
  • St Catherine Catholic Church/College St (Caroline Springs)

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Northcote to Caroline Springs 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 460 bus from Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes) station to Commercial Rd/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

89minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 460
460
Walk to Caroline Springs
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
    Watergardens
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watergardens Station/Watergardens Circuit Rd (Taylors Lakes)
    ID 47644
    80 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 460460
    Wait for bus
    460
    Caroline Springs Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Commercial Rd/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs)
    ID 22662
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Caroline Springs
    Walk to
    Caroline Springs
    200 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Northcote to Caroline Springs?

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line 460.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Northcote to Caroline Springs?

    The alternative route takes 89 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 460.

  • Is there a direct tram between Northcote and Caroline Springs in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 29 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Northcote to Caroline Springs in Melbourne?

    The 11 tram line goes from Victoria Harbour Docklands station near Northcote to D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station near Caroline Springs in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Northcote to Caroline Springs in Melbourne by tram, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Northcote and Caroline Springs in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 1 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Northcote to get to Caroline Springs in Melbourne?

    Get on the 11 tram from the Victoria Harbour Docklands station near Northcote in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Northcote and Caroline Springs in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) stop, which is closest to Caroline Springs in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total tram, train and bus fare from Northcote to Caroline Springs?

    The ride from Northcote to Caroline Springs costs A$5.30.

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