How to get from North Melbourne to South Geelong by train and tram?

By train and tram

To get from North Melbourne to South Geelong in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 59 tram from 20-Melrose St/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne) station to 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Southern Cross station to South Geelong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

102minA$8.54
Tram - 59
59
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Walk to South Geelong
Leaves from 20-Melrose St/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    North Melbourne
  • 2
    Tram - 5959
    Wait for tram
    59
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17873
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Melbourne Central
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southern Cross
    4 min
  • 7
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Geelong
    68 min
  • 9
    Walk to South Geelong
    Walk to
    South Geelong
    460 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, train and tram

To get from North Melbourne to South Geelong in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one bus line and one train line: take the 57 tram from 20-Melrose St/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne) station to 16-Haines St/Abbotsford St (North Melbourne) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 402 bus and finally take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Footscray station to South Geelong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

107minA$8.54
Tram - 57
57
Bus - 402
402
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Walk to South Geelong
Leaves from 20-Melrose St/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    North Melbourne
  • 2
    Tram - 5757
    Wait for tram
    57
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    16-Haines St/Abbotsford St (North Melbourne)
    ID 18059
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Abbotsford St/Haines St (North Melbourne)
    ID 7458
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 402402
    Wait for bus
    402
    Footscray
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray
    18 min
  • 7
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Geelong
    60 min
  • 9
    Walk to South Geelong
    Walk to
    South Geelong
    460 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from North Melbourne to South Geelong

The distance between North Melbourne, Melbourne and South Geelong, Melbourne is approximately 87.46 km, which can typically be travelled in 102 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Melbourne to South Geelong by train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to North Melbourne

North Melbourne is located at North Melbourne, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 20-Melrose St/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne).

Bus stations close to North Melbourne:

  • Abbotsford St/Haines St (North Melbourne)
  • Albermarle St/Macaulay Rd (Kensington)
  • Dryburgh St/Haines St (North Melbourne)

Public transport stations close to South Geelong, Melbourne

South Geelong is located at South Geelong, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Kardinia Park & Ride/Moorabool St (South Geelong).

Train stations close to South Geelong:

  • South Geelong
  • North Geelong
  • Marshall

Bus stations close to South Geelong:

  • Kardinia Park & Ride/Moorabool St (South Geelong)
  • Balliang St/Moorabool St (South Geelong)
  • Lonsdale St/Moorabool St (South Geelong)

Related Routes

By bus, train and tram

To get from North Melbourne to South Geelong in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line, one bus line and one train line: take the 57 tram from 20-Melrose St/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne) station to 16-Haines St/Abbotsford St (North Melbourne) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 402 bus and finally take the GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG train from Footscray station to South Geelong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is A$8.54.

107minA$8.54
Tram - 57
57
Bus - 402
402
Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
Walk to South Geelong
Leaves from 20-Melrose St/Flemington Rd (North Melbourne)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    North Melbourne
  • 2
    Tram - 5757
    Wait for tram
    57
    Flinders Street Station (City)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    16-Haines St/Abbotsford St (North Melbourne)
    ID 18059
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Abbotsford St/Haines St (North Melbourne)
    ID 7458
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 402402
    Wait for bus
    402
    Footscray
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Footscray
    18 min
  • 7
    Train - GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONGGEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Wait for train
    GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG
    Geelong
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Geelong
    60 min
  • 9
    Walk to South Geelong
    Walk to
    South Geelong
    460 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from North Melbourne to South Geelong?

    The fastest way takes 102 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG.

  • What is the alternative route to get from North Melbourne to South Geelong?

    The alternative route takes 107 minutes, using Bus line 57, Bus line 402, Bus line GEELONG - MELBOURNE VIA GEELONG.

  • Is there a direct tram between North Melbourne and South Geelong in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 42 min.

  • Which tram line goes from North Melbourne to South Geelong in Melbourne?

    The 59 tram line goes from Flinders Street Station (City) station near North Melbourne to 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station near South Geelong in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from North Melbourne to South Geelong in Melbourne by tram and train?

    The total travel time between North Melbourne and South Geelong in Melbourne by tram and train is about 1 hr 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near North Melbourne to get to South Geelong in Melbourne?

    Get on the 59 tram from the Flinders Street Station (City) station near North Melbourne in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between North Melbourne and South Geelong in Melbourne?

    Get off the tram at the 5-Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St (Melbourne City) station, which is closest to South Geelong in Melbourne.

  • How much is the tram fare from North Melbourne to South Geelong?

    The ride from North Melbourne to South Geelong costs A$8.54.

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