How to get from Northcote to Emerald by bus and train?

From Northcote to Emerald by bus and train

To get from Northcote to Emerald in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERNDA train from Croxton station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the 695 bus from Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Belgrave) station to Emerald-Monbulk Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Emerald) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

135minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 695
695
Walk to Emerald
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 - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Belgrave
    65 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Belgrave)
    ID 19582
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 695695
    Wait for bus
    695
    Gembrook
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Emerald-Monbulk Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Emerald)
    ID 13839
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to Emerald
    Walk to
    Emerald
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Northcote to Emerald by bus, train and tram

To get from Northcote to Emerald in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 96 tram from 23-Blyth St/Nicholson St (Brunswick East) station to 1-Spencer St/Bourke St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the 695 bus from Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Belgrave) station to Emerald-Monbulk Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Emerald) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

172minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 96
96
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 695
695
Walk to Emerald
Leaves from 23-Blyth St/Nicholson St (Brunswick East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    23-Blyth St/Nicholson St (Brunswick East)
    ID 6147
    1.61 km • 21 min
  • 2
    Tram - 9696
    Wait for tram
    96
    St Kilda Beach
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Bourke St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17848
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Belgrave
    74 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Belgrave)
    ID 19582
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 695695
    Wait for bus
    695
    Gembrook
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Emerald-Monbulk Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Emerald)
    ID 13839
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Emerald
    Walk to
    Emerald
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Northcote to Emerald

The distance between Northcote, Melbourne and Emerald, Melbourne is approximately 61.73 km, which can typically be travelled in 135 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Northcote to Emerald 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 Northcote

Northcote is located at Northcote, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 31-Bird Ave/St Georges Rd (Northcote).

Bus stations close to Northcote:

  • St Georges Rd/Normanby Ave (Thornbury)
  • St Georges Rd/Arthurton Rd (Northcote)
  • 101 Normanby Ave (Thornbury)

Public transport stations close to Emerald, Melbourne

Emerald is located at Emerald, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Emerald Village/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Emerald).

Bus stations close to Emerald:

  • Emerald Village/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Emerald)
  • Emerald-Monbulk Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Emerald)
  • Beaconsfield-Emerald Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Emerald)

Related Routes

From Northcote to Emerald by bus, train and tram

To get from Northcote to Emerald in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 96 tram from 23-Blyth St/Nicholson St (Brunswick East) station to 1-Spencer St/Bourke St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BELGRAVE train and finally take the 695 bus from Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Belgrave) station to Emerald-Monbulk Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Emerald) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

172minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 96
96
Train - BELGRAVE
BELGRAVE
Bus - 695
695
Walk to Emerald
Leaves from 23-Blyth St/Nicholson St (Brunswick East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    23-Blyth St/Nicholson St (Brunswick East)
    ID 6147
    1.61 km • 21 min
  • 2
    Tram - 9696
    Wait for tram
    96
    St Kilda Beach
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Spencer St/Bourke St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17848
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - BELGRAVEBELGRAVE
    Wait for train
    BELGRAVE
    Belgrave
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Belgrave
    74 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Belgrave Station/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Belgrave)
    ID 19582
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 695695
    Wait for bus
    695
    Gembrook
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Emerald-Monbulk Rd/Belgrave-Gembrook Rd (Emerald)
    ID 13839
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Emerald
    Walk to
    Emerald
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 135 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 695.

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

    The alternative route takes 172 minutes, using Bus line 96, Bus line BELGRAVE, Bus line 695.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 15 min.

  • Which train line goes from Northcote to Emerald 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 and one bus line till City (Flinders Street) station near Emerald in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Northcote and Emerald in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 15 min.

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

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

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Northcote to Emerald?

    The ride from Northcote to Emerald costs A$5.30.

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