How to get from South Melbourne to Drumcondra by bus, train and tram?

By bus, train and tram

To get from South Melbourne to Drumcondra in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 109 tram from 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne) station to 1-Spencer St/Collins 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 29 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

89minA$8.54
Tram - 109
109
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 20
20
Leaves from 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    South Melbourne
  • 2
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Box Hill
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17906
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    200 m • 3 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

By bus and train

To get from South Melbourne to Drumcondra in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 235 bus from Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne) station to Southern Cross Station/Spencer 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 29 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

89minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 235
235
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 20
20
Leaves from Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)
    ID 40255
    230 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    City (Queen Victoria Market)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 27744
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    170 m • 3 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 South Melbourne to Drumcondra

The distance between South Melbourne, Melbourne and Drumcondra, Melbourne is approximately 81.57 km, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Melbourne to Drumcondra 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 South Melbourne

South Melbourne is located at South Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Raglan St/Crockford St (Port Melbourne).

Bus stations close to South Melbourne:

  • Raglan St/Crockford St (Port Melbourne)
  • Montague St/City Rd (South Melbourne)
  • Ingles St/Normanby Rd (Port 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

By bus and train

To get from South Melbourne to Drumcondra in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 235 bus from Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne) station to Southern Cross Station/Spencer 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 29 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

89minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 235
235
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 20
20
Leaves from Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)
    ID 40255
    230 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    City (Queen Victoria Market)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 27744
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    170 m • 3 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 South Melbourne to Drumcondra?

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 20.

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

    The alternative route takes 89 minutes, using Bus line 235, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 20.

  • Is there a direct tram between South Melbourne and Drumcondra 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 South Melbourne to Drumcondra in Melbourne?

    The 109 tram line goes from Box Hill station near South Melbourne to 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station near Drumcondra in Melbourne

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

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

  • Where do I get on the tram near South Melbourne to get to Drumcondra in Melbourne?

    Get on the 109 tram from the Box Hill station near South Melbourne in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between South Melbourne and Drumcondra in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) stop, which is closest to Drumcondra in Melbourne.

  • When is the first train from South Melbourne to Drumcondra in Melbourne?

    The first train from South Melbourne to Drumcondra in Melbourne is Geelong - Melbourne Via Geelong. It leaves the Southern Cross station at 00:30.

  • How much is the total tram, train and bus fare from South Melbourne to Drumcondra?

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

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