How to get from North Melbourne to Lake Gardens by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from North Melbourne to Lake Gardens in Melbourne, take the 402 bus from Melrose St/Canning St (North Melbourne) station to Footscray station. Next, take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Footscray station to Wendouree station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

116minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 402
402
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Lake Gardens
Leaves from Melrose St/Canning St (North Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melrose St/Canning St (North Melbourne)
    ID 7456
    670 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 402402
    Wait for bus
    402
    Footscray
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wendouree
    85 min
  • 6
    Walk to Lake Gardens
    Walk to
    Lake Gardens
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train and tram

To get from North Melbourne to Lake Gardens in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 57 tram from 20-Melrose St/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne) station to 1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Southern Cross station to Wendouree station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

134minA$8.54
Tram - 57
57
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Lake Gardens
Leaves from 20-Melrose St/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    North Melbourne
  • 2
    Tram - 5757
    Wait for tram
    57
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17877
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    250 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 min
  • 7
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wendouree
    93 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lake Gardens
    Walk to
    Lake Gardens
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from North Melbourne to Lake Gardens

The distance between North Melbourne, Melbourne and Lake Gardens, Melbourne is approximately 117.55 km, which can typically be travelled in 116 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Melbourne to Lake Gardens 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 North Melbourne

North Melbourne is located at North Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 20-Melrose St/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne).

Bus stations close to North Melbourne:

  • Abbotsford St/Haines St (North Melbourne)
  • Albermarle St/Macaulay Rd (Kensington)
  • Dryburgh St/Haines St (North Melbourne)

Public transport stations close to Lake Gardens, Melbourne

Lake Gardens is located at Lake Gardens, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Ballarat Horticulture Centre/Gillies St N (Lake Gardens).

Train stations close to Lake Gardens:

  • Wendouree
  • Ballarat Station

Bus stations close to Lake Gardens:

  • Ballarat Horticulture Centre/Gillies St N (Lake Gardens)
  • Gregory St/Gillies St N (Lake Wendouree)
  • Stirling Dr/Gillies St N (Lake Gardens)

Related Routes

By train and tram

To get from North Melbourne to Lake Gardens in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 57 tram from 20-Melrose St/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne) station to 1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Southern Cross station to Wendouree station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

134minA$8.54
Tram - 57
57
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Lake Gardens
Leaves from 20-Melrose St/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    North Melbourne
  • 2
    Tram - 5757
    Wait for tram
    57
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    1-Flinders Street Railway Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17877
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    250 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    3 min
  • 7
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wendouree
    93 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lake Gardens
    Walk to
    Lake Gardens
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from North Melbourne to Lake Gardens?

    The fastest way takes 116 minutes, using Bus line 402, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • What is the alternative route to get from North Melbourne to Lake Gardens?

    The alternative route takes 134 minutes, using Bus line 57, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • Is there a direct bus between North Melbourne and Lake Gardens in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from North Melbourne to Lake Gardens in Melbourne?

    The 402 bus line goes from Melrose St/Canning St (North Melbourne) station near North Melbourne to Footscray station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Footscray station near Lake Gardens in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from North Melbourne to Lake Gardens in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between North Melbourne and Lake Gardens in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near North Melbourne to get to Lake Gardens in Melbourne?

    Get on the 402 bus from the Melrose St/Canning St (North Melbourne) stop near North Melbourne in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between North Melbourne and Lake Gardens in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Footscray station, which is closest to Lake Gardens in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from North Melbourne to Lake Gardens?

    The ride from North Melbourne to Lake Gardens costs A$8.54.

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