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

By bus, train and tram

To get from Highton to Northcote in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the 43 bus from Epworth Hospital/Pigdons Rd (Highton) station to Geelong Station/Railway Tce (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 2 hr 37 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

157minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 43
43
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Northcote
Leaves from Epworth Hospital/Pigdons Rd (Highton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Epworth Hospital/Pigdons Rd (Highton)
    ID 48041
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Geelong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 30309
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong
    210 m • 3 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
    66 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

By bus and train

To get from Highton to Northcote in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 43 bus from Epworth Hospital/Pigdons Rd (Highton) station to Geelong Station/Railway Tce (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 31 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

151minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 43
43
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Northcote
Leaves from Epworth Hospital/Pigdons Rd (Highton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Epworth Hospital/Pigdons Rd (Highton)
    ID 48041
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Geelong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 30309
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong
    210 m • 3 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
    66 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 Highton to Northcote

The distance between Highton, Melbourne and Northcote, Melbourne is approximately 106.95 km, which can typically be travelled in 157 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Highton 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 Highton

Highton is located at Highton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Epworth Hospital/Pigdons Rd (Highton).

Train stations close to Highton:

  • Waurn Ponds

Bus stations close to Highton:

  • Epworth Hospital/Pigdons Rd (Highton)
  • Rtc Resource Centre/Pigdons Rd (Highton)
  • Christian College (Middle School)/166 Thornhill Rd (Highton)

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

By bus and train

To get from Highton to Northcote in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 43 bus from Epworth Hospital/Pigdons Rd (Highton) station to Geelong Station/Railway Tce (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 31 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

151minA$8.54
Walk to bus stationBus - 43
43
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Northcote
Leaves from Epworth Hospital/Pigdons Rd (Highton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Epworth Hospital/Pigdons Rd (Highton)
    ID 48041
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Geelong Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geelong Station/Railway Tce (Geelong)
    ID 30309
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geelong
    210 m • 3 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
    66 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 Highton to Northcote?

    The fastest way takes 157 minutes, using Bus line 43, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 151 minutes, using Bus line 43, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line MERNDA.

  • Is there a direct bus between Highton 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 37 min.

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

    The 43 bus line goes from Epworth Hospital/Pigdons Rd (Highton) station near Highton to Geelong Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line till Geelong Station station near Northcote in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Highton and Northcote in Melbourne by bus, train and tram is about 2 hr 37 min.

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

    Get on the 43 bus from the Epworth Hospital/Pigdons Rd (Highton) stop near Highton in Melbourne.

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

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

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

    The ride from Highton to Northcote costs A$8.54.

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