How to get from South Melbourne to North Shore by train and tram?

By train and tram

To get from South Melbourne to North Shore in Melbourne, take the 109 tram from 126-Montague St/Light Rail (South Melbourne) station to 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Southern Cross station to North Shore station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

89minA$8.54
Tram - 109
109
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Walk to North Shore
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 - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Shore
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to North Shore
    Walk to
    North Shore
    1.06 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from South Melbourne to North Shore in Melbourne, take the 235 bus from Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne) station to Southern Cross Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Southern Cross station to North Shore station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

97minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 235
235
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Walk to North Shore
Leaves from Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)
    ID 40255
    230 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    City (Queen Victoria Market)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 27744
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Shore
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to North Shore
    Walk to
    North Shore
    1.06 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from South Melbourne to North Shore

The distance between South Melbourne, Melbourne and North Shore, Melbourne is approximately 78.01 km, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Melbourne to North Shore by 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 North Shore, Melbourne

North Shore is located at North Shore, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Myrtle Gr/Seabeach Pde (North Shore).

Train stations close to North Shore:

  • North Shore
  • Corio
  • North Geelong

Bus stations close to North Shore:

  • Myrtle Gr/Seabeach Pde (North Shore)
  • The Esplanade/Seabeach Pde (North Shore)
  • Seaforth St/The Esplanade (North Shore)

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from South Melbourne to North Shore in Melbourne, take the 235 bus from Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne) station to Southern Cross Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City) station. Next, take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Southern Cross station to North Shore station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

97minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 235
235
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Walk to North Shore
Leaves from Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Montague St/Normanby Rd (South Melbourne)
    ID 40255
    230 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    City (Queen Victoria Market)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Southern Cross Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
    ID 27744
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Shore
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to North Shore
    Walk to
    North Shore
    1.06 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Bus line 109, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG.

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

    The alternative route takes 97 minutes, using Bus line 235, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG.

  • Is there a direct tram between South Melbourne and North Shore in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 29 min.

  • Which tram line goes from South Melbourne to North Shore 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 till 1-Spencer St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station near North Shore in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from South Melbourne to North Shore in Melbourne by tram and train?

    The total travel time between South Melbourne and North Shore in Melbourne by tram and train is about 1 hr 29 min.

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

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

  • When is the last train from South Melbourne to North Shore in Melbourne?

    The last train from South Melbourne to North Shore in Melbourne is the Geelong - Melbourne Via Geelong line. It leaves the Southern Cross station at 18:50.

  • How much is the tram fare from South Melbourne to North Shore?

    The ride from South Melbourne to North Shore costs A$8.54.

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