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

By bus and train

To get from Nicholson to Epping in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE bus from General Store/Princes Hwy (Nicholson) station to Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON train and finally take the MERNDA train from Flinders Street station to Epping station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 29 min. The ride fare is A$21.30.

329minA$21.30
Bus - MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Epping
Leaves from General Store/Princes Hwy (Nicholson)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Nicholson
  • 2
    Bus - MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCEMARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
    Wait for bus
    MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale)
    ID 46442
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bairnsdale
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGONMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for train
    MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    228 min
  • 7
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Epping
    48 min
  • 9
    Walk to Epping
    Walk to
    Epping
    1.43 km • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Nicholson to Epping

The distance between Nicholson, Melbourne and Epping, Melbourne is approximately 311.29 km, which can typically be travelled in 329 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nicholson 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 Nicholson

Nicholson is located at Nicholson, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is General Store/Princes Hwy (Nicholson).

Bus stations close to Nicholson:

  • General Store/Princes Hwy (Nicholson)
  • Retreat Hotel/Princes Hwy (Nicholson)
  • Retreat Motel/Princes Hwy (Nicholson)

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)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 329 minutes, using Bus line MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE, Bus line MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON, Bus line MERNDA.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 29 min.

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

    The MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE bus line goes from Melbourne station near Nicholson to Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale) station near Epping in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Nicholson and Epping in Melbourne by bus and train is about 5 hr 29 min.

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

    Get on the MARLO - MELBOURNE VIA LAKE TYERS BEACH & LAKES ENTRANCE bus from the Melbourne stop near Nicholson in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Bairnsdale Railway Station/Macleod St (Bairnsdale) station, which is closest to Epping in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Nicholson to Epping?

    The ride from Nicholson to Epping costs A$21.30.

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