How to get from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Northcote by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Northcote in Northcote, take the 901 bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) station to Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping) station. Next, take the MERNDA train from Epping station to Northcote station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

89minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 901
901
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Leaves from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 47997
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping)
    ID 46332
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Epping
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station Northcote
    Ride to train station
    Northcote
    22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and tram

To get from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Northcote in Northcote, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one tram line: take the 478 bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) station to Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 59 tram and finally take the 508 bus from Pascoe Vale Rd/Wilson St (Moonee Ponds) station to Northcote Station/Arthurton Rd (Northcote) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

81minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Bus - 508
508
Walk to Northcote
Leaves from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 47998
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 478478
    Wait for bus
    478
    Airport West Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 42275
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 19482
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    35-Queens Park/Pascoe Vale Rd (Moonee Ponds)
    ID 19271
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pascoe Vale Rd/Wilson St (Moonee Ponds)
    ID 4756
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 508508
    Wait for bus
    508
    Alphington
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Northcote Station/Arthurton Rd (Northcote)
    ID 4781
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Northcote
    Walk to
    Northcote
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Northcote

The distance between Melbourne Airport - Bal, Northcote and Northcote, Northcote is approximately 38.57 km, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Northcote by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Northcote – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Melbourne Airport - Bal

Melbourne Airport - Bal is located at Melbourne Airport - Bal, Northcote and the nearest public transport station is Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport).

Bus stations close to Melbourne Airport - Bal:

  • Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
  • Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr (Melbourne Airport)
  • Melbourne Airport T4 Skybus/Service Rd (Melbourne Airport)

Public transport stations close to Northcote, Northcote

Northcote is located at Northcote, Northcote and the nearest public transport station is Northcote Shopping Plaza/Hunter St (Northcote).

Train stations close to Northcote:

  • Northcote

Bus stations close to Northcote:

  • Northcote Shopping Plaza/Hunter St (Northcote)
  • Andrew St/Bastings St (Northcote)
  • High St/Separation St (Northcote)

Related Routes

By bus and tram

To get from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Northcote in Northcote, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one tram line: take the 478 bus from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) station to Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 59 tram and finally take the 508 bus from Pascoe Vale Rd/Wilson St (Moonee Ponds) station to Northcote Station/Arthurton Rd (Northcote) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

81minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 478
478
Tram - 59
59
Bus - 508
508
Walk to Northcote
Leaves from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport)
    ID 47998
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 478478
    Wait for bus
    478
    Airport West Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 42275
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    59-Airport West/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 19482
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    35-Queens Park/Pascoe Vale Rd (Moonee Ponds)
    ID 19271
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pascoe Vale Rd/Wilson St (Moonee Ponds)
    ID 4756
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 508508
    Wait for bus
    508
    Alphington
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Northcote Station/Arthurton Rd (Northcote)
    ID 4781
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Northcote
    Walk to
    Northcote
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Northcote?

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Bus line 901, Bus line MERNDA.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Northcote?

    The alternative route takes 81 minutes, using Bus line 478, Bus line 59, Bus line 508.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Airport - Bal and Northcote?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 29 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Northcote?

    The 901 bus line goes from Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) station near Melbourne Airport - Bal in Melbourne to Frankston station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Northcote station near Northcote in Northcote.

  • How long does it take to travel from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Northcote by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Melbourne Airport - Bal in Melbourne and Northcote in Northcote by bus and train is about 1 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Melbourne Airport - Bal to get to Northcote?

    Get on the 901 bus from the Melbourne Airport/Grants Rd (Melbourne Airport) stop near Melbourne Airport - Bal in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Melbourne Airport - Bal and Northcote?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Northcote?

    The ride from Melbourne Airport - Bal to Northcote costs A$5.30.

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