How to get from Southern Cross to Strathmore Heights by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Southern Cross to Strathmore Heights in Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Southern Cross station to Essendon station. Next, take the 469 bus from Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station to Palagia Ct/Mascoma St (Strathmore Heights) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

40minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 469
469
Walk to Strathmore Heights
Leaves from Southern Cross

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Southern Cross
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 368545
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 469469
    Wait for bus
    469
    Keilor East
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Palagia Ct/Mascoma St (Strathmore Heights)
    ID 6723
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Strathmore Heights
    Walk to
    Strathmore Heights
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via CRAIGIEBURN and 477

To get from Southern Cross to Strathmore Heights in Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Southern Cross station to Essendon station. Next, take the 477 bus from Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station to Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

50minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 477
477
Walk to Strathmore Heights
Leaves from Southern Cross

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Southern Cross
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 368545
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 477477
    Wait for bus
    477
    Broadmeadows Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 6831
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to Strathmore Heights
    Walk to
    Strathmore Heights
    630 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Southern Cross to Strathmore Heights

The distance between Southern Cross, Melbourne and Strathmore Heights, Melbourne is approximately 16.02 km, which can typically be travelled in 40 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Southern Cross to Strathmore Heights 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 Southern Cross

Southern Cross is located at Southern Cross, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 122-Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City).

Bus stations close to Southern Cross:

  • Southern Cross Station/Collins St (Melbourne City)
  • Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St (Melbourne City)
  • Southern Cross Station/Spencer St (Melbourne City)

Public transport stations close to Strathmore Heights, Melbourne

Strathmore Heights is located at Strathmore Heights, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Palagia Ct/Mascoma St (Strathmore Heights).

Bus stations close to Strathmore Heights:

  • Palagia Ct/Mascoma St (Strathmore Heights)
  • Gowanbrae Dr (Gowanbrae)
  • Caravelle Cres/Mascoma St (Strathmore Heights)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via CRAIGIEBURN and 477

To get from Southern Cross to Strathmore Heights in Melbourne, take the CRAIGIEBURN train from Southern Cross station to Essendon station. Next, take the 477 bus from Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon) station to Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

50minA$5.30
Train - CRAIGIEBURN
CRAIGIEBURN
Bus - 477
477
Walk to Strathmore Heights
Leaves from Southern Cross

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Southern Cross
  • 2
    Train - CRAIGIEBURNCRAIGIEBURN
    Wait for train
    CRAIGIEBURN
    Craigieburn
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essendon
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essendon Station/Russell St (Essendon)
    ID 368545
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 477477
    Wait for bus
    477
    Broadmeadows Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dromana Ave/Matthews Ave (Airport West)
    ID 6831
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to Strathmore Heights
    Walk to
    Strathmore Heights
    630 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Southern Cross to Strathmore Heights?

    The fastest way takes 40 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 469.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Southern Cross to Strathmore Heights?

    The alternative route takes 50 minutes, using Bus line CRAIGIEBURN, Bus line 477.

  • Is there a direct train between Southern Cross and Strathmore Heights?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 40 min.

  • Which train line goes from Southern Cross to Strathmore Heights?

    The CRAIGIEBURN train line goes from Craigieburn station near Southern Cross in Docklands to Essendon station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Essendon station near Strathmore Heights in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Southern Cross to Strathmore Heights by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Southern Cross in Docklands and Strathmore Heights in Melbourne by train and bus is about 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Southern Cross to get to Strathmore Heights?

    Get on the CRAIGIEBURN train from the Craigieburn station near Southern Cross in Docklands.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Southern Cross and Strathmore Heights?

    Get off the train at the Essendon stop, which is closest to Strathmore Heights in Melbourne.

  • When is the first train from Southern Cross to Strathmore Heights?

    The first train from Southern Cross in Docklands to Strathmore Heights in Melbourne is Craigieburn - City (Flinders Street). It leaves the Southern Cross station at 00:01.

  • How much is the train fare from Southern Cross to Strathmore Heights?

    The ride from Southern Cross to Strathmore Heights costs A$5.30.

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