How to get from North Melbourne to Drumcondra by bus and train?

From North Melbourne to Drumcondra by bus and train

To get from North Melbourne to Drumcondra in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 402 bus from Melrose St/Canning St (North Melbourne) station to Footscray 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
Walk to bus stationBus - 402
402
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 20
20
Leaves from Melrose St/Canning St (North Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melrose St/Canning St (North Melbourne)
    ID 7456
    670 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 402402
    Wait for bus
    402
    Footscray
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray
    14 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
    51 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

From North Melbourne to Drumcondra by bus, train and tram

To get from North Melbourne to Drumcondra in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 59 tram from 20-Melrose St/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne) station to 3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) 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
Tram - 59
59
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 20
20
Leaves from 20-Melrose St/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    North Melbourne
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17875
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    1000 m • 13 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Geelong
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Geelong Railway Station/Princes Hwy (North Geelong)
    ID 30174
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Geelong Station
  • 9
    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
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Public transport directions from North Melbourne to Drumcondra

The distance between North Melbourne, Melbourne and Drumcondra, Melbourne is approximately 78.58 km, which can typically be travelled in 109 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Melbourne 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 North Melbourne

North Melbourne is located at North Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 20-Melrose St/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne).

Bus stations close to North Melbourne:

  • Abbotsford St/Haines St (North Melbourne)
  • Albermarle St/Macaulay Rd (Kensington)
  • Dryburgh St/Haines St (North Melbourne)

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

From North Melbourne to Drumcondra by bus, train and tram

To get from North Melbourne to Drumcondra in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 59 tram from 20-Melrose St/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne) station to 3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) 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
Tram - 59
59
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 20
20
Leaves from 20-Melrose St/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    North Melbourne
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    3-Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17875
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    1000 m • 13 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Geelong
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Geelong Railway Station/Princes Hwy (North Geelong)
    ID 30174
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Geelong Station
  • 9
    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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from North Melbourne to Drumcondra?

    The fastest way takes 109 minutes, using Bus line 402, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 20.

  • What is the alternative route to get from North Melbourne to Drumcondra?

    The alternative route takes 109 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 20.

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

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

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

    The 402 bus line goes from Melrose St/Canning St (North Melbourne) station near North Melbourne to Footscray station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Footscray station near Drumcondra in Melbourne

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

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

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

    Get on the 402 bus from the Melrose St/Canning St (North Melbourne) stop near North Melbourne in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Footscray stop, which is closest to Drumcondra in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from North Melbourne to Drumcondra costs A$8.54.

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