How to get from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Drumcondra by bus and train?

From Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Drumcondra by bus and train

To get from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Drumcondra in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAKENHAM train from Melbourne Central 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 27 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

87minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 20
20
Leaves from Melbourne Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    260 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    4 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

Alternative route from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Drumcondra by bus and train via 906, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and 20

To get from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Drumcondra in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 906 bus from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) station to King St/Lonsdale 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 26 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

86minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 906
906
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 20
20
Leaves from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19545
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 906906
    Wait for bus
    906
    City (King/Lonsdale Sts)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
    ID 43718
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    580 m • 8 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 Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Drumcondra

The distance between Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and Drumcondra, Melbourne is approximately 81.52 km, which can typically be travelled in 87 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) 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 Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)

Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) is located at Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City), Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 8-Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City):

  • Little Bourke St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Lonsdale St/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Exhibition St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)

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

Alternative route from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Drumcondra by bus and train via 906, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and 20

To get from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Drumcondra in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 906 bus from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) station to King St/Lonsdale 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 26 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

86minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 906
906
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - 20
20
Leaves from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19545
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 906906
    Wait for bus
    906
    City (King/Lonsdale Sts)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City)
    ID 43718
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    580 m • 8 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 Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Drumcondra?

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 20.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Drumcondra?

    The alternative route takes 86 minutes, using Bus line 906, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 20.

  • Is there a direct train between Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) 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 27 min.

  • Which train line goes from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Drumcondra in Melbourne?

    The PAKENHAM train line goes from Melbourne Central station near Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) 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 Drumcondra in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Drumcondra in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) and Drumcondra in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to get to Drumcondra in Melbourne?

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the Melbourne Central station near Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) and Drumcondra in Melbourne?

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

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Drumcondra?

    The ride from Swanston St/Lonsdale St (Melbourne City) to Drumcondra costs A$8.54.

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