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

From Drumcondra to Northcote by bus, train and tram

To get from Drumcondra to Northcote in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: 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 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 120 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

120minA$8.54
Bus - 20
20
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Northcote
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
    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

From Drumcondra to Northcote by bus and train

To get from Drumcondra to Northcote 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 MERNDA train from Southern Cross station to Croxton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

123minA$8.54
Bus - 20
20
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Northcote
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 - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Croxton
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Northcote
    Walk to
    Northcote
    450 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Drumcondra to Northcote

The distance between Drumcondra, Melbourne and Northcote, Melbourne is approximately 87.84 km, which can typically be travelled in 120 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Drumcondra 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 Drumcondra

Drumcondra is located at Drumcondra, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is The Esplanade/Glenleith Ave (Geelong).

Train stations close to Drumcondra:

  • North Geelong
  • South Geelong
  • North Shore

Bus stations close to Drumcondra:

  • The Esplanade/Glenleith Ave (Geelong)
  • Toorak Pde/The Esplanade (Geelong)
  • Mcmillan Ave/Glenleith Ave (Geelong)

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

From Drumcondra to Northcote by bus and train

To get from Drumcondra to Northcote 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 MERNDA train from Southern Cross station to Croxton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

123minA$8.54
Bus - 20
20
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Northcote
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 - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Croxton
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Northcote
    Walk to
    Northcote
    450 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 120 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 123 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line MERNDA.

  • Is there a direct bus between Drumcondra 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 120 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Drumcondra to Northcote 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 one train line and one tram line till North Geelong Railway Station/Princes Hwy (North Geelong) station near Northcote in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Drumcondra and Northcote in Melbourne by bus, train and tram is about 120 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Drumcondra to Northcote costs A$8.54.

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