How to get from North Shore to Princetown by bus and train?

From North Shore to Princetown by bus and train

To get from North Shore to Princetown in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from North Shore station to Geelong station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY bus and finally take the WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY bus from Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd (Apollo Bay) station to Old Ocean Rd/Great Ocean Rd (Princetown) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 6 min. The ride fare is A$15.82.

306minA$15.82
Walk to train stationTrain - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Bus - GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
Bus - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
Leaves from North Shore

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Shore
    1.06 km • 14 min
  • 2
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Geelong
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Geelong Railway Station (Geelong)
    ID 3252
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAYGEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
    Wait for bus
    GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY
    Apollo Bay
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Visitor Information Centre/Great Ocean Rd (Apollo Bay)
    ID 17720
    164 min
  • 7
    Bus - WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAYWARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
    Wait for bus
    WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY
    Warrnambool
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Old Ocean Rd/Great Ocean Rd (Princetown)
    Ride to bus station
    Old Ocean Rd/Great Ocean Rd (Princetown)
    ID 17723
    70 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from North Shore to Princetown

The distance between North Shore, Melbourne and Princetown, Melbourne is approximately 201.25 km, which can typically be travelled in 306 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Shore to Princetown 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 North Shore

North Shore is located at North Shore, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Seaside Pde/The Esplanade (North Shore).

Train stations close to North Shore:

  • North Shore
  • Corio
  • North Geelong

Bus stations close to North Shore:

  • Seaside Pde/The Esplanade (North Shore)
  • Seaforth St/The Esplanade (North Shore)
  • North Shore Station/Station St (Norlane)

Public transport stations close to Princetown, Melbourne

Princetown is located at Princetown, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Old Ocean Rd/Great Ocean Rd (Princetown).

Bus stations close to Princetown:

  • Old Ocean Rd/Great Ocean Rd (Princetown)

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from North Shore to Princetown?

    The fastest way takes 306 minutes, using Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG, Bus line GEELONG - APOLLO BAY VIA LORNE, TORQUAY, Bus line WARRNAMBOOL - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG & APOLLO BAY.

  • Is there a direct train between North Shore and Princetown in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 6 min.

  • Which train line goes from North Shore to Princetown in Melbourne?

    The GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train line goes from North Shore station near North Shore to Geelong station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Geelong station near Princetown in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from North Shore to Princetown in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between North Shore and Princetown in Melbourne by train and bus is about 5 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near North Shore to get to Princetown in Melbourne?

    Get on the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from the North Shore station near North Shore in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between North Shore and Princetown in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Geelong stop, which is closest to Princetown in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from North Shore to Princetown?

    The ride from North Shore to Princetown costs A$15.82.

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