How to get from Watsonia North to Reservoir by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Watsonia North to Reservoir in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 566 bus from Peters St/Grimshaw St (Watsonia) station to Lalor Station/Station St (Lalor) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the 553 bus from Reservoir Station/Edwardes St (Reservoir) station to Gilbert Rd/Regent St (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

66minA$5.30
Bus - 566
566
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 553
553
Walk to Reservoir
Leaves from Peters St/Grimshaw St (Watsonia)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Watsonia North
  • 2
    Bus - 566566
    Wait for bus
    566
    Lalor
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lalor Station/Station St (Lalor)
    ID 149
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lalor
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Reservoir
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Reservoir Station/Edwardes St (Reservoir)
    ID 10204
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    West Preston
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Regent St (Preston)
    ID 10153
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Reservoir
    Walk to
    Reservoir
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and tram

To get from Watsonia North to Reservoir in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one tram line: take the 566 bus from Frye St/Grimshaw St (Watsonia North) station to Church St/Grimshaw St (Greensborough) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 514 bus and finally take the 11 tram from 40-Bell St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station to 47-West Preston/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

81minA$5.30
Bus - 566
566
Bus - 514
514
Tram - 11
11
Leaves from Frye St/Grimshaw St (Watsonia North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Watsonia North
  • 2
    Bus - 566566
    Wait for bus
    566
    Northland Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Church St/Grimshaw St (Greensborough)
    ID 185
    10 min
  • 4
    Bus - 514514
    Wait for bus
    514
    Glenroy
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)
    ID 10040
    54 min
  • 6
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    40-Bell St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4167
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 8
    Ride to tram station 47-West Preston/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    Ride to tram station
    47-West Preston/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4484
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Watsonia North to Reservoir

The distance between Watsonia North, Melbourne and Reservoir, Melbourne is approximately 22.84 km, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Watsonia North to Reservoir 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 Watsonia North

Watsonia North is located at Watsonia North, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Meakin St/Macorna St (Watsonia North).

Train stations close to Watsonia North:

  • Watsonia
  • Greensborough

Bus stations close to Watsonia North:

  • Meakin St/Macorna St (Watsonia North)
  • Macorna St/Grimshaw St (Watsonia North)
  • Watsonia Rd/Grimshaw St (Watsonia)

Public transport stations close to Reservoir, Melbourne

Reservoir is located at Reservoir, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Gilbert Rd/Regent St (Preston).

Bus stations close to Reservoir:

  • Gilbert Rd/Regent St (Preston)
  • Haig St/Gilbert Rd (Reservoir)
  • Crispe St/Haig St (Reservoir)

Related Routes

By bus and tram

To get from Watsonia North to Reservoir in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one tram line: take the 566 bus from Frye St/Grimshaw St (Watsonia North) station to Church St/Grimshaw St (Greensborough) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 514 bus and finally take the 11 tram from 40-Bell St/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station to 47-West Preston/Gilbert Rd (Preston) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

81minA$5.30
Bus - 566
566
Bus - 514
514
Tram - 11
11
Leaves from Frye St/Grimshaw St (Watsonia North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Watsonia North
  • 2
    Bus - 566566
    Wait for bus
    566
    Northland Sc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Church St/Grimshaw St (Greensborough)
    ID 185
    10 min
  • 4
    Bus - 514514
    Wait for bus
    514
    Glenroy
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gilbert Rd/Bell St (Preston)
    ID 10040
    54 min
  • 6
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    40-Bell St/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4167
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    West Preston
  • 8
    Ride to tram station 47-West Preston/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    Ride to tram station
    47-West Preston/Gilbert Rd (Preston)
    ID 4484
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Watsonia North to Reservoir?

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Bus line 566, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 553.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Watsonia North to Reservoir?

    The alternative route takes 81 minutes, using Bus line 566, Bus line 514, Bus line 11.

  • Is there a direct bus between Watsonia North and Reservoir in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 6 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Watsonia North to Reservoir in Melbourne?

    The 566 bus line goes from Lalor station near Watsonia North to Lalor Station/Station St (Lalor) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Lalor Station/Station St (Lalor) station near Reservoir in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Watsonia North and Reservoir in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Watsonia North to get to Reservoir in Melbourne?

    Get on the 566 bus from the Lalor stop near Watsonia North in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Watsonia North and Reservoir in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Lalor Station/Station St (Lalor) stop, which is closest to Reservoir in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Watsonia North to Reservoir?

    The ride from Watsonia North to Reservoir costs A$5.30.

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