How to get from Epping to Princes Hill by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Epping to Princes Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 555 bus from Northern Hospital/Cooper St (Epping) station to Reservoir Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the 250 bus from Rushall Railway Station/Rushall Cres (Fitzroy North) station to Park St/Rathdowne St (Carlton North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

61minA$5.30
Bus - 555
555
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 250
250
Walk to Princes Hill
Leaves from Northern Hospital/Cooper St (Epping)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Epping
  • 2
    Bus - 555555
    Wait for bus
    555
    Northland Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Reservoir Station
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Reservoir
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rushall
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rushall Railway Station/Rushall Cres (Fitzroy North)
    ID 27
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    City (Queen St)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park St/Rathdowne St (Carlton North)
    ID 665
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Princes Hill
    Walk to
    Princes Hill
    310 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 555, MERNDA and 504

To get from Epping to Princes Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 555 bus from Northern Hospital/Cooper St (Epping) station to Reservoir Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the 504 bus from Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St (Clifton Hill) station to Lygon St/Brunswick Rd (Brunswick East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

73minA$5.30
Bus - 555
555
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 504
504
Walk to Princes Hill
Leaves from Northern Hospital/Cooper St (Epping)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Epping
  • 2
    Bus - 555555
    Wait for bus
    555
    Northland Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Reservoir Station
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Reservoir
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Clifton Hill
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St (Clifton Hill)
    ID 21265
    180 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Moonee Ponds
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lygon St/Brunswick Rd (Brunswick East)
    ID 4540
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Princes Hill
    Walk to
    Princes Hill
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Epping to Princes Hill

The distance between Epping, Melbourne and Princes Hill, Melbourne is approximately 19.06 km, which can typically be travelled in 61 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Epping to Princes Hill by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Epping

Epping is located at Epping, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Northern Hospital/Cooper St (Epping).

Train stations close to Epping:

  • Epping
  • Lalor
  • Thomastown

Bus stations close to Epping:

  • Northern Hospital/Cooper St (Epping)
  • Northern Hospital (Epping)
  • Epping Plaza Sc/Cooper St (Epping)

Public transport stations close to Princes Hill, Melbourne

Princes Hill is located at Princes Hill, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Lygon St/Brunswick Rd (Brunswick East).

Bus stations close to Princes Hill:

  • Lygon St/Brunswick Rd (Brunswick East)
  • Park St/Rathdowne St (Carlton North)
  • Pigdon St/Rathdowne St (Carlton North)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 555, MERNDA and 504

To get from Epping to Princes Hill in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 555 bus from Northern Hospital/Cooper St (Epping) station to Reservoir Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the 504 bus from Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St (Clifton Hill) station to Lygon St/Brunswick Rd (Brunswick East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

73minA$5.30
Bus - 555
555
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 504
504
Walk to Princes Hill
Leaves from Northern Hospital/Cooper St (Epping)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Epping
  • 2
    Bus - 555555
    Wait for bus
    555
    Northland Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Reservoir Station
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Reservoir
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Clifton Hill
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clifton Hill Station/Hoddle St (Clifton Hill)
    ID 21265
    180 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Moonee Ponds
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lygon St/Brunswick Rd (Brunswick East)
    ID 4540
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Princes Hill
    Walk to
    Princes Hill
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Epping to Princes Hill?

    The fastest way takes 61 minutes, using Bus line 555, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 250.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Epping to Princes Hill?

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Bus line 555, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 504.

  • Is there a direct bus between Epping and Princes Hill in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 1 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Epping to Princes Hill in Melbourne?

    The 555 bus line goes from Northland Sc station near Epping to Reservoir Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Reservoir Station station near Princes Hill in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Epping to Princes Hill in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Epping and Princes Hill in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Epping to get to Princes Hill in Melbourne?

    Get on the 555 bus from the Northland Sc stop near Epping in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Epping and Princes Hill in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Reservoir Station stop, which is closest to Princes Hill in Melbourne.

  • When is the first train from Epping to Princes Hill in Melbourne?

    The first train from Epping to Princes Hill in Melbourne is Mernda - City (Flinders Street). It leaves the Epping station at 00:36.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Epping to Princes Hill?

    The ride from Epping to Princes Hill costs A$5.30.

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