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

From Watchem to Northcote by bus, train and tram

To get from Watchem to Northcote in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one tram line: take the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from Hotel/Sunraysia Hwy (Watchem) station to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) 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 5 hr 51 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

351minA$22.38
Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Tram - 11
11
Walk to Northcote
Leaves from Hotel/Sunraysia Hwy (Watchem)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Watchem
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARATMELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    218 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Station
    90 m • 2 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
    76 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
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Northcote
    Walk to
    Northcote
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Watchem to Northcote by bus and train

To get from Watchem to Northcote in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from Hotel/Sunraysia Hwy (Watchem) station to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the MERNDA train from Southern Cross station to Croxton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

361minA$22.38
Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Northcote
Leaves from Hotel/Sunraysia Hwy (Watchem)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Watchem
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARATMELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    218 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Station
    90 m • 2 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
    76 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 Watchem to Northcote

The distance between Watchem, Melbourne and Northcote, Melbourne is approximately 351.46 km, which can typically be travelled in 351 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Watchem 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 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 Watchem to Northcote by bus and train

To get from Watchem to Northcote in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from Hotel/Sunraysia Hwy (Watchem) station to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train and finally take the MERNDA train from Southern Cross station to Croxton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

361minA$22.38
Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Walk to Northcote
Leaves from Hotel/Sunraysia Hwy (Watchem)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Watchem
  • 2
    Bus - MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARATMELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Wait for bus
    MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT
    Melbourne
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central)
    ID 82
    218 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ballarat Station
    90 m • 2 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
    76 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 Watchem to Northcote?

    The fastest way takes 351 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line 11.

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

    The alternative route takes 361 minutes, using Bus line MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON, Bus line MERNDA.

  • Is there a direct bus between Watchem 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 5 hr 51 min.

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

    The MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus line goes from Melbourne station near Watchem to Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line till Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station near Northcote in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Watchem and Northcote in Melbourne by bus, train and tram is about 5 hr 51 min.

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

    Get on the MELBOURNE - MILDURA VIA DONALD & BALLARAT bus from the Melbourne stop near Watchem in Melbourne.

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

    Get off the bus at the Ballarat Railway Station/Lydiard St (Ballarat Central) station, which is closest to Northcote in Melbourne.

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

    The ride from Watchem to Northcote costs A$22.38.

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