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

By bus and train

To get from Fairfield to Drumcondra in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Fairfield station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the 20 bus from North Geelong Railway Station/Princes Hwy (North Geelong) station to The Esplanade/Glenleith Ave (Drumcondra) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

109minA$8.54
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 20
20
Leaves from Fairfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Fairfield
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    23 min
  • 4
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Geelong
    55 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Geelong Railway Station/Princes Hwy (North Geelong)
    ID 30174
    120 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Geelong Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station The Esplanade/Glenleith Ave (Drumcondra)
    Ride to bus station
    The Esplanade/Glenleith Ave (Drumcondra)
    ID 30180
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Fairfield to Drumcondra in Melbourne, take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Fairfield station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Southern Cross station to North Geelong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

105minA$8.54
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Walk to Drumcondra
Leaves from Fairfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Fairfield
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    23 min
  • 4
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Geelong
    59 min
  • 6
    Walk to Drumcondra
    Walk to
    Drumcondra
    1.37 km • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Fairfield to Drumcondra

The distance between Fairfield, Melbourne and Drumcondra, Melbourne is approximately 89.04 km, which can typically be travelled in 109 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fairfield to Drumcondra 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 Fairfield

Fairfield is located at Fairfield, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Fairfield Railway Station/Wingrove St (Fairfield).

Train stations close to Fairfield:

  • Dennis
  • Westgarth
  • Fairfield

Bus stations close to Fairfield:

  • Fairfield Railway Station/Wingrove St (Fairfield)
  • Fairfield Railway Station/Station St (Fairfield)
  • Clarke St/Rathmines St (Northcote)

Public transport stations close to Drumcondra, Melbourne

Drumcondra is located at Drumcondra, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is The Esplanade/Glenleith Ave (Drumcondra).

Train stations close to Drumcondra:

  • North Geelong
  • South Geelong
  • North Shore

Bus stations close to Drumcondra:

  • The Esplanade/Glenleith Ave (Drumcondra)
  • The Esplanade/Glenleith Ave (Geelong)
  • Melbourne Rd/Church St (Drumcondra)

Related Routes

By train

To get from Fairfield to Drumcondra in Melbourne, take the HURSTBRIDGE train from Fairfield station to Southern Cross station. Next, take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Southern Cross station to North Geelong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

105minA$8.54
Train - HURSTBRIDGE
HURSTBRIDGE
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Walk to Drumcondra
Leaves from Fairfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Fairfield
  • 2
    Train - HURSTBRIDGEHURSTBRIDGE
    Wait for train
    HURSTBRIDGE
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    23 min
  • 4
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Geelong
    59 min
  • 6
    Walk to Drumcondra
    Walk to
    Drumcondra
    1.37 km • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Fairfield to Drumcondra?

    The fastest way takes 109 minutes, using Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 20.

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

    The alternative route takes 105 minutes, using Bus line HURSTBRIDGE, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG.

  • Is there a direct train between Fairfield and Drumcondra in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 49 min.

  • Which train line goes from Fairfield to Drumcondra in Melbourne?

    The HURSTBRIDGE train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Fairfield to Southern Cross station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Southern Cross station near Drumcondra in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Fairfield and Drumcondra in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Fairfield to get to Drumcondra in Melbourne?

    Get on the HURSTBRIDGE train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Fairfield in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Fairfield and Drumcondra in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Southern Cross stop, which is closest to Drumcondra in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Fairfield to Drumcondra costs A$8.54.

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