How to get from Parkville to Somerton by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Parkville to Somerton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 200 bus from Faraday St/Lygon St (Carlton) station to Victoria Park Station/Johnston St (Abbotsford) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERNDA train and finally take the 901 bus from Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping) station to Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Campbellfield) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

77minA$5.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 200
200
Train - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 901
901
Walk to Somerton
Leaves from Faraday St/Lygon St (Carlton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Faraday St/Lygon St (Carlton)
    ID 943
    300 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 200200
    Wait for bus
    200
    Bulleen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Victoria Park Station/Johnston St (Abbotsford)
    ID 850
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Victoria Park
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    Mernda
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Epping
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Epping Station/Cooper St (Epping)
    ID 46332
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Melbourne Airport
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Campbellfield)
    ID 22268
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Somerton
    Walk to
    Somerton
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, train and tram

To get from Parkville to Somerton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 72 tram from 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 901 bus from Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows) station to Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Somerton) 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 tram stationTram - 72
72
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 901
901
Leaves from 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton)
    ID 19489
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 7272
    Wait for tram
    72
    Camberwell
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Broadmeadows
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows)
    ID 42291
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Somerton)
    Ride to bus station
    Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Somerton)
    ID 22264
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Parkville to Somerton

The distance between Parkville, Melbourne and Somerton, Melbourne is approximately 27.92 km, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Parkville to Somerton 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 Parkville

Parkville is located at Parkville, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Lygon St/Grattan St (Carlton).

Bus stations close to Parkville:

  • Lygon St/Grattan St (Carlton)
  • Cardigan St/Grattan St (Carlton)
  • Argyle Square/Lygon St (Carlton)

Public transport stations close to Somerton, Melbourne

Somerton is located at Somerton, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Somerton).

Train stations close to Somerton:

  • Roxburgh Park
  • Upfield
  • Coolaroo

Bus stations close to Somerton:

  • Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Somerton)
  • Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Campbellfield)
  • Somerton Rd/Sydney Rd (Somerton)

Related Routes

By bus, train and tram

To get from Parkville to Somerton in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 72 tram from 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton) station to 13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CRAIGIEBURN train and finally take the 901 bus from Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows) station to Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Somerton) 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 tram stationTram - 72
72
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 901
901
Leaves from 1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    1-Melbourne University/Swanston St (Carlton)
    ID 19489
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 7272
    Wait for tram
    72
    Camberwell
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City)
    ID 19499
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Broadmeadows
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadmeadows Station/Pascoe Vale Rd (Broadmeadows)
    ID 42291
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 901901
    Wait for bus
    901
    Frankston
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Somerton)
    Ride to bus station
    Sydney Rd/Somerton Rd (Somerton)
    ID 22264
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Parkville to Somerton?

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Bus line 200, Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 901.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Parkville to Somerton?

    The alternative route takes 89 minutes, using Bus line 72, Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 901.

  • Is there a direct bus between Parkville and Somerton in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 17 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Parkville to Somerton in Melbourne?

    The 200 bus line goes from Faraday St/Lygon St (Carlton) station near Parkville to Bulleen station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Bulleen station near Somerton in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Parkville to Somerton in Melbourne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Parkville and Somerton in Melbourne by bus and train is about 1 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Parkville to get to Somerton in Melbourne?

    Get on the 200 bus from the Faraday St/Lygon St (Carlton) stop near Parkville in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Parkville and Somerton in Melbourne?

    Get off the bus at the Bulleen stop, which is closest to Somerton in Melbourne.

  • When is the last train from Parkville to Somerton in Melbourne?

    The last train from Parkville to Somerton in Melbourne is the Craigieburn - City (Flinders Street) line. It leaves the Melbourne Central station at 18:44.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Parkville to Somerton?

    The ride from Parkville to Somerton costs A$5.30.

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