How to get from Drumcondra to Melbourne by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Drumcondra to Melbourne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 20 bus from The Esplanade/Glenleith Ave (Geelong) station to North Geelong Railway Station/Princes Hwy (North Geelong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the PAKENHAM train from Southern Cross station to Flinders Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

84minA$8.54
Bus - 20
20
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Leaves from The Esplanade/Glenleith Ave (Geelong)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Drumcondra
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Corio Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Geelong Railway Station/Princes Hwy (North Geelong)
    ID 30210
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Geelong
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    62 min
  • 7
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 8
    Ride to train station Flinders Street
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 20, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and SUNBURY

To get from Drumcondra to Melbourne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 20 bus from The Esplanade/Glenleith Ave (Geelong) station to North Geelong Railway Station/Princes Hwy (North Geelong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the SUNBURY train from Footscray station to Flinders Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

84minA$8.54
Bus - 20
20
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Leaves from The Esplanade/Glenleith Ave (Geelong)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Drumcondra
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Corio Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Geelong Railway Station/Princes Hwy (North Geelong)
    ID 30210
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Geelong
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    52 min
  • 7
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 8
    Ride to train station Flinders Street
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Drumcondra to Melbourne

The distance between Drumcondra, Melbourne and Melbourne, Melbourne is approximately 81.35 km, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Drumcondra to Melbourne 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 Drumcondra

Drumcondra is located at Drumcondra, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Wattletree Rd/Princes Hwy (Drumcondra).

Train stations close to Drumcondra:

  • South Geelong
  • North Shore
  • North Geelong

Bus stations close to Drumcondra:

  • Wattletree Rd/Princes Hwy (Drumcondra)
  • Mcmillan Ave/Glenleith Ave (Geelong)
  • Lunan Ave/Princes Hwy (Drumcondra)

Public transport stations close to Melbourne, Melbourne

Melbourne is located at Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Flinders Lane/Queen St (Melbourne City).

Train stations close to Melbourne:

  • Flinders Street

Bus stations close to Melbourne:

  • Flinders Lane/Queen St (Melbourne City)
  • Banana Alley Vaults/Flinders St (Melbourne City)
  • Market St/Flinders St (Melbourne City)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 20, GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG and SUNBURY

To get from Drumcondra to Melbourne in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 20 bus from The Esplanade/Glenleith Ave (Geelong) station to North Geelong Railway Station/Princes Hwy (North Geelong) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train and finally take the SUNBURY train from Footscray station to Flinders Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

84minA$8.54
Bus - 20
20
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Leaves from The Esplanade/Glenleith Ave (Geelong)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Drumcondra
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Corio Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North Geelong Railway Station/Princes Hwy (North Geelong)
    ID 30210
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Geelong
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    52 min
  • 7
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 8
    Ride to train station Flinders Street
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Drumcondra to Melbourne?

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line PAKENHAM.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Drumcondra to Melbourne?

    The alternative route takes 84 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line SUNBURY.

  • Is there a direct bus between Drumcondra and Melbourne in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 24 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Drumcondra to Melbourne in Melbourne?

    The 20 bus line goes from Corio Sc station near Drumcondra to North Geelong Railway Station/Princes Hwy (North Geelong) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till North Geelong Railway Station/Princes Hwy (North Geelong) station near Melbourne in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Drumcondra and Melbourne in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 24 min.

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

    Get on the 20 bus from the Corio Sc stop near Drumcondra in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the North Geelong Railway Station/Princes Hwy (North Geelong) station, which is closest to Melbourne in Melbourne.

  • How much is the bus fare from Drumcondra to Melbourne?

    The ride from Drumcondra to Melbourne costs A$8.54.

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