How to get from Reservoir to Epping by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Reservoir to Epping in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 553 bus from Gilbert Rd/Regent St (Preston) station to Reservoir Railway Station/Spring St (Reservoir) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the 357 bus from Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping) station to Northern Hospital/Cooper St (Epping) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

47minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 553
553
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 357
357
Leaves from Gilbert Rd/Regent St (Preston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Regent St (Preston)
    ID 10153
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Preston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Reservoir Railway Station/Spring St (Reservoir)
    ID 19232
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Reservoir
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Epping
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping)
    ID 46334
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 357357
    Wait for bus
    357
    Thomastown Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Northern Hospital/Cooper St (Epping)
    Ride to bus station
    Northern Hospital/Cooper St (Epping)
    ID 4754
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 553, MERNDA and 901

To get from Reservoir to Epping in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 553 bus from Gilbert Rd/Regent St (Preston) station to Reservoir Railway Station/Spring St (Reservoir) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the 901 bus from Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping) station to Northern Hospital/Cooper St (Epping) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

47minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 553
553
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 901
901
Leaves from Gilbert Rd/Regent St (Preston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Regent St (Preston)
    ID 10153
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Preston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Reservoir Railway Station/Spring St (Reservoir)
    ID 19232
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Reservoir
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Epping
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping)
    ID 46332
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Northern Hospital/Cooper St (Epping)
    Ride to bus station
    Northern Hospital/Cooper St (Epping)
    ID 4754
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Reservoir to Epping

The distance between Reservoir, Melbourne and Epping, Melbourne is approximately 14.31 km, which can typically be travelled in 47 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Reservoir to Epping 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 Reservoir

Reservoir is located at Reservoir, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 47-West Preston/Gilbert Rd (Preston).

Bus stations close to Reservoir:

  • Gilbert Rd/Regent St (Preston)
  • Haig St/Gilbert Rd (Reservoir)
  • Beatty St/Gilbert Rd (Reservoir)

Public transport stations close to Epping, Melbourne

Epping is located at Epping, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Northern Hospital/Cooper St (Epping).

Train stations close to Epping:

  • Epping
  • Lalor
  • Thomastown

Bus stations close to Epping:

  • Northern Hospital/Cooper St (Epping)
  • Northern Hospital (Epping)
  • Epping Plaza Sc/Cooper St (Epping)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 553, MERNDA and 901

To get from Reservoir to Epping in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 553 bus from Gilbert Rd/Regent St (Preston) station to Reservoir Railway Station/Spring St (Reservoir) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the 901 bus from Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping) station to Northern Hospital/Cooper St (Epping) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

47minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 553
553
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 901
901
Leaves from Gilbert Rd/Regent St (Preston)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Regent St (Preston)
    ID 10153
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Preston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Reservoir Railway Station/Spring St (Reservoir)
    ID 19232
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Reservoir
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Epping
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping)
    ID 46332
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Northern Hospital/Cooper St (Epping)
    Ride to bus station
    Northern Hospital/Cooper St (Epping)
    ID 4754
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Reservoir to Epping?

    The fastest way takes 47 minutes, using Bus line 553, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 357.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Reservoir to Epping?

    The alternative route takes 47 minutes, using Bus line 553, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 901.

  • Is there a direct bus between Reservoir and Epping in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 47 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Reservoir to Epping in Melbourne?

    The 553 bus line goes from Gilbert Rd/Regent St (Preston) station near Reservoir to Preston station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Preston station near Epping in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Reservoir and Epping in Melbourne by bus and train is about 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Reservoir to get to Epping in Melbourne?

    Get on the 553 bus from the Gilbert Rd/Regent St (Preston) stop near Reservoir in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Reservoir and Epping in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Preston stop, which is closest to Epping in Melbourne.

  • When is the first train from Reservoir to Epping in Melbourne?

    The first train from Reservoir to Epping in Melbourne is Mernda - City (Flinders Street). It leaves the Regent station at 00:23.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Reservoir to Epping?

    The ride from Reservoir to Epping costs A$5.30.

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