How to get from Gowanbrae to Northcote by bus and tram?

By bus and tram

To get from Gowanbrae to Northcote in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one tram line: take the 490 bus from Holly Ct/Marigold Cres (Gowanbrae) station to Airport West Sc/Louis St (Airport West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 59 tram and finally take the 508 bus from Pascoe Vale Rd/Wilson St (Moonee Ponds) station to St Georges Rd/Arthurton Rd (Northcote) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

71minA$5.30
Bus - 490
490
Tram - 59
59
Bus - 508
508
Walk to Northcote
Leaves from Holly Ct/Marigold Cres (Gowanbrae)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gowanbrae
  • 2
    Bus - 490490
    Wait for bus
    490
    Airport West
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Airport West Sc/Louis St (Airport West)
    ID 6725
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 19482
    210 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    35-Queens Park/Pascoe Vale Rd (Moonee Ponds)
    ID 19271
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pascoe Vale Rd/Wilson St (Moonee Ponds)
    ID 4756
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 508508
    Wait for bus
    508
    Alphington
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Georges Rd/Arthurton Rd (Northcote)
    ID 4780
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Northcote
    Walk to
    Northcote
    750 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and tram via 490, 59 and 11

To get from Gowanbrae to Northcote in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 tram lines: take the 490 bus from Holly Ct/Marigold Cres (Gowanbrae) station to Airport West Sc/Louis St (Airport West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 59 tram and finally take the 11 tram from 5-Elizabeth St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to 31-Bird Ave/St Georges Rd (Northcote) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

96minA$5.30
Bus - 490
490
Tram - 59
59
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Northcote
Leaves from Holly Ct/Marigold Cres (Gowanbrae)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gowanbrae
  • 2
    Bus - 490490
    Wait for bus
    490
    Airport West
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Airport West Sc/Louis St (Airport West)
    ID 6725
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 19482
    210 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17876
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    5-Elizabeth St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17910
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    31-Bird Ave/St Georges Rd (Northcote)
    ID 4159
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Northcote
    Walk to
    Northcote
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Gowanbrae to Northcote

The distance between Gowanbrae, Melbourne and Northcote, Melbourne is approximately 19.55 km, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gowanbrae to Northcote by bus 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 Gowanbrae

Gowanbrae is located at Gowanbrae, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Lanark Way/Adelaide Bvd (Gowanbrae).

Train stations close to Gowanbrae:

  • Jacana
  • Glenroy

Bus stations close to Gowanbrae:

  • Lanark Way/Adelaide Bvd (Gowanbrae)
  • Lanark Way/Primula Bvd (Gowanbrae)
  • Wonga Pl/Adelaide Bvd (Gowanbrae)

Public transport stations close to Northcote, Melbourne

Northcote is located at Northcote, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is St Georges Rd/Normanby Ave (Thornbury).

Bus stations close to Northcote:

  • St Georges Rd/Normanby Ave (Thornbury)
  • 101 Normanby Ave (Thornbury)
  • 106 Normanby Ave (Thornbury)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and tram via 490, 59 and 11

To get from Gowanbrae to Northcote in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 tram lines: take the 490 bus from Holly Ct/Marigold Cres (Gowanbrae) station to Airport West Sc/Louis St (Airport West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 59 tram and finally take the 11 tram from 5-Elizabeth St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to 31-Bird Ave/St Georges Rd (Northcote) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

96minA$5.30
Bus - 490
490
Tram - 59
59
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Northcote
Leaves from Holly Ct/Marigold Cres (Gowanbrae)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gowanbrae
  • 2
    Bus - 490490
    Wait for bus
    490
    Airport West
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Airport West Sc/Louis St (Airport West)
    ID 6725
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 19482
    210 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    2-Collins St/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17876
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    5-Elizabeth St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17910
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 9
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    31-Bird Ave/St Georges Rd (Northcote)
    ID 4159
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Northcote
    Walk to
    Northcote
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Gowanbrae to Northcote?

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Bus line 490, Bus line 59, Bus line 508.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Gowanbrae to Northcote?

    The alternative route takes 96 minutes, using Bus line 490, Bus line 59, Bus line 11.

  • Is there a direct bus between Gowanbrae and Northcote in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Gowanbrae to Northcote in Melbourne?

    The 490 bus line goes from Airport West station near Gowanbrae to Airport West Sc/Louis St (Airport West) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one tram line till Airport West Sc/Louis St (Airport West) station near Northcote in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Gowanbrae to Northcote in Melbourne by bus and tram?

    The total travel time between Gowanbrae and Northcote in Melbourne by bus and tram is about 1 hr 11 min.

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

    Get on the 490 bus from the Airport West stop near Gowanbrae in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Airport West Sc/Louis St (Airport West) stop, which is closest to Northcote in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus and tram fare from Gowanbrae to Northcote?

    The ride from Gowanbrae to Northcote costs A$5.30.

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