How to get from Northcote to Caroline Springs - Bal by bus and train?

From Northcote to Caroline Springs - Bal by bus and train

To get from Northcote to Caroline Springs - Bal 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 Caroline Springs Library/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

87minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Bus - 460
460
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 Caroline Springs Library/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs)
    Ride to bus station
    Caroline Springs Library/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs)
    ID 22751
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Northcote to Caroline Springs - Bal by bus, train and tram

To get from Northcote to Caroline Springs - Bal 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 Caroline Springs Library/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 Caroline Springs Library/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs)
    Ride to bus station
    Caroline Springs Library/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs)
    ID 22750
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Northcote to Caroline Springs - Bal

The distance between Northcote, Melbourne and Caroline Springs - Bal, Melbourne is approximately 41.73 km, which can typically be travelled in 87 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Northcote to Caroline Springs - Bal 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 Caroline Springs - Bal, Melbourne

Caroline Springs - Bal is located at Caroline Springs - Bal, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Caroline Springs Library/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs).

Train stations close to Caroline Springs - Bal:

  • Caroline Springs
  • Watergardens
  • Keilor Plains

Bus stations close to Caroline Springs - Bal:

  • Caroline Springs Library/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs)
  • Caroline Springs Square Sc (Caroline Springs)
  • The Crossing/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs)

Related Routes

From Northcote to Caroline Springs - Bal by bus, train and tram

To get from Northcote to Caroline Springs - Bal 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 Caroline Springs Library/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 Caroline Springs Library/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs)
    Ride to bus station
    Caroline Springs Library/Caroline Springs Bvd (Caroline Springs)
    ID 22750
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 460.

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

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

  • Is there a direct train between Northcote and Caroline Springs - Bal in Melbourne?

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

  • Which train line goes from Northcote to Caroline Springs - Bal 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 Caroline Springs - Bal in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Northcote and Caroline Springs - Bal in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Northcote to get to Caroline Springs - Bal 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 Caroline Springs - Bal in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the City (Flinders Street) stop, which is closest to Caroline Springs - Bal in Melbourne.

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

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

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