How to get from Rockbank to Northcote by bus, train and tram?

By bus, train and tram

To get from Rockbank to Northcote in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 456 bus from Elizabeth St/Westcott Pde (Rockbank) station to Albion Station/Sydney St (Albion) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the 11 tram from 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to 31-Bird Ave/St Georges Rd (Northcote) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

140minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 456
456
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Northcote
Leaves from Elizabeth St/Westcott Pde (Rockbank)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elizabeth St/Westcott Pde (Rockbank)
    ID 50820
    1.74 km • 22 min
  • 2
    Bus - 456456
    Wait for bus
    456
    Sunshine Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Albion Station/Sydney St (Albion)
    ID 1698
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Albion
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parliament
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17914
    90 m • 2 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
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Northcote
    Walk to
    Northcote
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus, train and tram via 456, BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON and 11

To get from Rockbank to Northcote in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 456 bus from Stewart Cres/Westcott Pde (Rockbank) station to 195 Westcott Pde (Rockbank) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the 11 tram from D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station to 31-Bird Ave/St Georges Rd (Northcote) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

136minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 456
456
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Northcote
Leaves from Stewart Cres/Westcott Pde (Rockbank)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stewart Cres/Westcott Pde (Rockbank)
    ID 51638
    1.55 km • 20 min
  • 2
    Bus - 456456
    Wait for bus
    456
    Melton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    195 Westcott Pde (Rockbank)
    ID 50821
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rockbank
    400 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands)
    ID 43477
    40 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
    30 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 Rockbank to Northcote

The distance between Rockbank, Melbourne and Northcote, Melbourne is approximately 43.4 km, which can typically be travelled in 140 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rockbank to Northcote by bus, 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 Rockbank

Rockbank is located at Rockbank, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Rockbank Station (Rockbank).

Train stations close to Rockbank:

  • Rockbank

Bus stations close to Rockbank:

  • Rockbank Station (Rockbank)
  • Rockbank Railway Station (Rockbank)
  • 168 Westcott Pde (Rockbank)

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, train and tram via 456, BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON and 11

To get from Rockbank to Northcote in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 456 bus from Stewart Cres/Westcott Pde (Rockbank) station to 195 Westcott Pde (Rockbank) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the 11 tram from D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station to 31-Bird Ave/St Georges Rd (Northcote) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

136minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 456
456
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Northcote
Leaves from Stewart Cres/Westcott Pde (Rockbank)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stewart Cres/Westcott Pde (Rockbank)
    ID 51638
    1.55 km • 20 min
  • 2
    Bus - 456456
    Wait for bus
    456
    Melton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    195 Westcott Pde (Rockbank)
    ID 50821
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rockbank
    400 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands)
    ID 43477
    40 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
    30 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 Rockbank to Northcote?

    The fastest way takes 140 minutes, using Bus line 456, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 136 minutes, using Bus line 456, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line 11.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 20 min.

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

    The 456 bus line goes from Elizabeth St/Westcott Pde (Rockbank) station near Rockbank to Sunshine Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line till Sunshine Station station near Northcote in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Rockbank and Northcote in Melbourne by bus, train and tram is about 2 hr 20 min.

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

    Get on the 456 bus from the Elizabeth St/Westcott Pde (Rockbank) stop near Rockbank in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Sunshine Station station, which is closest to Northcote in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus, train and tram fare from Rockbank to Northcote?

    The ride from Rockbank to Northcote costs A$5.30.

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