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

By bus, train and tram

To get from Stratford to Northcote in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON bus from Stratford Railway Station (Stratford) station to Traralgon Railway Station (Traralgon) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL train and finally take the 11 tram from 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to 31-Bird Ave/St Georges Rd (Northcote) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 12 min. The ride fare is A$25.10.

252minA$25.10
Bus - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Northcote
Leaves from Stratford Railway Station (Stratford)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Stratford
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGONMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Traralgon Railway Station (Traralgon)
    ID 20351
    70 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Traralgon
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELLTRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Wait for train
    TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    131 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17911
    260 m • 4 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
    26 min
  • 10
    Walk to Northcote
    Walk to
    Northcote
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Stratford to Northcote in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON bus from Stratford Railway Station (Stratford) station to Traralgon Railway Station (Traralgon) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL train and finally take the MERNDA train from Flinders Street station to Croxton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 22 min. The ride fare is A$25.10.

262minA$25.10
Bus - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Northcote
Leaves from Stratford Railway Station (Stratford)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Stratford
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGONMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Traralgon Railway Station (Traralgon)
    ID 20351
    70 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Traralgon
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELLTRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Wait for train
    TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    131 min
  • 7
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Croxton
    28 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 Stratford to Northcote

The distance between Stratford, Melbourne and Northcote, Melbourne is approximately 229.77 km, which can typically be travelled in 252 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Stratford 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 Stratford

Stratford is located at Stratford, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Stratford Post Office/Hobson St (Stratford).

Bus stations close to Stratford:

  • Stratford Post Office/Hobson St (Stratford)
  • Memorial Park/Princes Hwy (Stratford)
  • Dawson St/Mcfarlane St (Stratford)

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 Stratford to Northcote in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON bus from Stratford Railway Station (Stratford) station to Traralgon Railway Station (Traralgon) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL train and finally take the MERNDA train from Flinders Street station to Croxton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 22 min. The ride fare is A$25.10.

262minA$25.10
Bus - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Northcote
Leaves from Stratford Railway Station (Stratford)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Stratford
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGONMELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Traralgon Railway Station (Traralgon)
    ID 20351
    70 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Traralgon
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELLTRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Wait for train
    TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL
    Melbourne
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    131 min
  • 7
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Croxton
    28 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 Stratford to Northcote?

    The fastest way takes 252 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON, Bus line TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL, Bus line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 262 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON, Bus line TRARALGON - MELBOURNE VIA PAKENHAM, MOE & MORWELL, Bus line MERNDA.

  • Is there a direct bus between Stratford 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 4 hr 12 min.

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

    The MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON bus line goes from Melbourne station near Stratford to Traralgon Railway Station (Traralgon) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line till Traralgon Railway Station (Traralgon) station near Northcote in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Stratford and Northcote in Melbourne by bus, train and tram is about 4 hr 12 min.

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

    Get on the MELBOURNE - BAIRNSDALE VIA SALE & TRARALGON bus from the Melbourne stop near Stratford in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Traralgon Railway Station (Traralgon) station, which is closest to Northcote in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Stratford to Northcote costs A$25.10.

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