How to get from Nicholson to North Shore by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Nicholson to North Shore 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 GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Southern Cross station to North Shore station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 29 min. The ride fare is A$24.54.

329minA$24.54
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 - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Walk to North Shore
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
    Southern Cross
    232 min
  • 7
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Shore
    52 min
  • 9
    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 Nicholson to North Shore

The distance between Nicholson, Melbourne and North Shore, Melbourne is approximately 362.75 km, which can typically be travelled in 329 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nicholson to North Shore 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 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)

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Questions & Answers

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

    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 GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Nicholson and North Shore 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 North Shore 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 North Shore in Melbourne

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

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

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Nicholson to North Shore?

    The ride from Nicholson to North Shore costs A$24.54.

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