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

By bus, train and tram

To get from South Melbourne to Epping 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 CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 901 bus from Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows) station to Northern Hospital (Epping) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

82minA$5.30
Tram - 109
109
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 901
901
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 - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Broadmeadows
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows)
    ID 42291
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Northern Hospital (Epping)
    Ride to bus station
    Northern Hospital (Epping)
    ID 44892
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus, train and tram via 109, MERNDA and 577

To get from South Melbourne to Epping 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 19-North Richmond Railway Station/Victoria St (Abbotsford) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the 577 bus from Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping) station to Northern Hospital (Epping) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

90minA$5.30
Tram - 109
109
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 577
577
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
    19-North Richmond Railway Station/Victoria St (Abbotsford)
    ID 19381
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Richmond
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Epping
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping)
    ID 46334
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 577577
    Wait for bus
    577
    Epping Plaza Sc
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Northern Hospital (Epping)
    Ride to bus station
    Northern Hospital (Epping)
    ID 44892
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from South Melbourne to Epping

The distance between South Melbourne, Melbourne and Epping, Melbourne is approximately 33.29 km, which can typically be travelled in 82 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Melbourne to Epping 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 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, train and tram via 109, MERNDA and 577

To get from South Melbourne to Epping 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 19-North Richmond Railway Station/Victoria St (Abbotsford) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the 577 bus from Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping) station to Northern Hospital (Epping) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

90minA$5.30
Tram - 109
109
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 577
577
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
    19-North Richmond Railway Station/Victoria St (Abbotsford)
    ID 19381
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Richmond
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Epping
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping)
    ID 46334
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 577577
    Wait for bus
    577
    Epping Plaza Sc
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Northern Hospital (Epping)
    Ride to bus station
    Northern Hospital (Epping)
    ID 44892
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Melbourne to Epping?

    The fastest way takes 82 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 901.

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

    The alternative route takes 90 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 577.

  • Is there a direct tram between South Melbourne and Epping 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 22 min.

  • Which tram line goes from South Melbourne to Epping 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 Epping in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between South Melbourne and Epping in Melbourne by tram, train and bus is about 1 hr 22 min.

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

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

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

    The first train from South Melbourne to Epping in Melbourne is Mernda - City (Flinders Street). It leaves the Southern Cross station at 00:32.

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

    The ride from South Melbourne to Epping costs A$5.30.

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