How to get from Northcote to Clayton by train?

From Northcote to Clayton by train

To get from Northcote to Clayton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the MERNDA train from Croxton station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the PAKENHAM train from Caulfield station to Clayton 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 - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
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 - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    16 min
  • 6
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 7
    Ride to train station Clayton
    Ride to train station
    Clayton
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Northcote to Clayton by train and tram

To get from Northcote to Clayton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 11 tram from 31-Gadd St/St Georges Rd (Northcote) station to 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the PAKENHAM train from Caulfield station to Clayton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

92minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
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
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17901
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    300 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    16 min
  • 7
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 8
    Ride to train station Clayton
    Ride to train station
    Clayton
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Northcote to Clayton

The distance between Northcote, Melbourne and Clayton, Melbourne is approximately 27.79 km, which can typically be travelled in 87 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Northcote to Clayton by 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 Clayton, Melbourne

Clayton is located at Clayton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Clayton Station/Carinish Rd (Clayton).

Train stations close to Clayton:

  • Clayton
  • Westall
  • Huntingdale

Bus stations close to Clayton:

  • Clayton Station/Carinish Rd (Clayton)
  • Clayton Station/Clayton Rd (Clayton)
  • Clayton Sc/Clayton Rd (Clayton)

Related Routes

From Northcote to Clayton by train and tram

To get from Northcote to Clayton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 11 tram from 31-Gadd St/St Georges Rd (Northcote) station to 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the PAKENHAM train from Caulfield station to Clayton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

92minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
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
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17901
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    300 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    16 min
  • 7
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 8
    Ride to train station Clayton
    Ride to train station
    Clayton
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

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

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

    The alternative route takes 92 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line PAKENHAM.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 27 min.

  • Which train line goes from Northcote to Clayton 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 till City (Flinders Street) station near Clayton in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Northcote to Clayton in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between Northcote and Clayton in Melbourne by train is about 1 hr 27 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Northcote to Clayton costs A$5.30.

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