How to get from Northcote to Safety Beach by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Northcote to Safety Beach in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERNDA train from Croxton station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the 788 bus from Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station to Pebble Way/Bruce Rd (Safety Beach) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

134minA$8.54
Walk to train stationTrain - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 788
788
Leaves from Croxton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Croxton
    450 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    19 min
  • 4
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    67 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21214
    160 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 788788
    Wait for bus
    788
    Portsea
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Pebble Way/Bruce Rd (Safety Beach)
    Ride to bus station
    Pebble Way/Bruce Rd (Safety Beach)
    ID 12616
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, train and tram

To get from Northcote to Safety Beach in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 11 tram from 31-Gadd St/St Georges Rd (Northcote) station to D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the 788 bus from Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station to Pebble Way/Bruce Rd (Safety Beach) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

169minA$8.54
Tram - 11
11
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 788
788
Leaves from 31-Gadd St/St Georges Rd (Northcote)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Northcote
  • 2
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands)
    ID 43472
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    74 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21214
    160 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 788788
    Wait for bus
    788
    Portsea
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Pebble Way/Bruce Rd (Safety Beach)
    Ride to bus station
    Pebble Way/Bruce Rd (Safety Beach)
    ID 12616
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Northcote to Safety Beach

The distance between Northcote, Melbourne and Safety Beach, Melbourne is approximately 77.59 km, which can typically be travelled in 134 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Northcote to Safety Beach 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 Northcote

Northcote is located at Northcote, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Leinster Gr/Normanby Ave (Thornbury).

Bus stations close to Northcote:

  • Leinster Gr/Normanby Ave (Thornbury)
  • Mayer Park/Normanby Ave (Thornbury)
  • 101 Normanby Ave (Thornbury)

Public transport stations close to Safety Beach, Melbourne

Safety Beach is located at Safety Beach, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Pebble Way/Bruce Rd (Safety Beach).

Bus stations close to Safety Beach:

  • Pebble Way/Bruce Rd (Safety Beach)
  • Mount Martha Rd/Bruce Rd (Mount Martha)
  • Milparinka St/Bruce Rd (Safety Beach)

Related Routes

By bus, train and tram

To get from Northcote to Safety Beach in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 11 tram from 31-Gadd St/St Georges Rd (Northcote) station to D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRANKSTON train and finally take the 788 bus from Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston) station to Pebble Way/Bruce Rd (Safety Beach) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

169minA$8.54
Tram - 11
11
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Bus - 788
788
Leaves from 31-Gadd St/St Georges Rd (Northcote)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Northcote
  • 2
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    D14-Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Docklands)
    ID 43472
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Southern Cross
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Frankston
    74 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frankston Railway Station/Young St (Frankston)
    ID 21214
    160 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 788788
    Wait for bus
    788
    Portsea
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Pebble Way/Bruce Rd (Safety Beach)
    Ride to bus station
    Pebble Way/Bruce Rd (Safety Beach)
    ID 12616
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Northcote to Safety Beach?

    The fastest way takes 134 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 788.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Northcote to Safety Beach?

    The alternative route takes 169 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 788.

  • Is there a direct train between Northcote and Safety Beach in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 14 min.

  • Which train line goes from Northcote to Safety Beach in Melbourne?

    The MERNDA train line goes from Croxton station near Northcote to City (Flinders Street) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till City (Flinders Street) station near Safety Beach in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Northcote to Safety Beach in Melbourne by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Northcote and Safety Beach in Melbourne by train and bus is about 2 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Northcote to get to Safety Beach in Melbourne?

    Get on the MERNDA train from the Croxton station near Northcote in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Northcote and Safety Beach in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the City (Flinders Street) stop, which is closest to Safety Beach in Melbourne.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Northcote to Safety Beach?

    The ride from Northcote to Safety Beach costs A$8.54.

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