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

By bus and train

To get from Northcote to Watsonia North in Melbourne, take the MERNDA train from Croxton station to Lalor station. Next, take the 566 bus from Lalor Station/Station St (Lalor) station to Frye St/Grimshaw St (Watsonia North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

62minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - MERNDA
MERNDA
Bus - 566
566
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
    Mernda
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lalor
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lalor Station/Station St (Lalor)
    ID 149
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 566566
    Wait for bus
    566
    Northland Sc
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Frye St/Grimshaw St (Watsonia North)
    Ride to bus station
    Frye St/Grimshaw St (Watsonia North)
    ID 2703
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and tram

To get from Northcote to Watsonia North in Melbourne, take the 86 tram from 37-Woolton Ave/High St (Thornbury) station to 67-Bundoora Square Sc/Plenty Rd (Bundoora) station. Next, take the 566 bus from Bundoora Square Sc/Plenty Rd (Bundoora) station to Frye St/Grimshaw St (Watsonia North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

50minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 86
86
Bus - 566
566
Leaves from 37-Woolton Ave/High St (Thornbury)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    37-Woolton Ave/High St (Thornbury)
    ID 6034
    860 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Tram - 8686
    Wait for tram
    86
    Bundoora RMIT
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    67-Bundoora Square Sc/Plenty Rd (Bundoora)
    ID 4178
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bundoora Square Sc/Plenty Rd (Bundoora)
    ID 2694
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 566566
    Wait for bus
    566
    Northland Sc
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Frye St/Grimshaw St (Watsonia North)
    Ride to bus station
    Frye St/Grimshaw St (Watsonia North)
    ID 2703
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Northcote to Watsonia North

The distance between Northcote, Melbourne and Watsonia North, Melbourne is approximately 23.62 km, which can typically be travelled in 62 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Northcote to Watsonia North 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 Watsonia North, Melbourne

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

Train stations close to Watsonia North:

  • Watsonia
  • Greensborough

Bus stations close to Watsonia North:

  • Frye St/Grimshaw St (Watsonia North)
  • Peters St/Grimshaw St (Watsonia)
  • Grimshaw St/Frye St (Watsonia North)

By bus and tram

To get from Northcote to Watsonia North in Melbourne, take the 86 tram from 37-Woolton Ave/High St (Thornbury) station to 67-Bundoora Square Sc/Plenty Rd (Bundoora) station. Next, take the 566 bus from Bundoora Square Sc/Plenty Rd (Bundoora) station to Frye St/Grimshaw St (Watsonia North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

50minA$5.30
Walk to tram stationTram - 86
86
Bus - 566
566
Leaves from 37-Woolton Ave/High St (Thornbury)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    37-Woolton Ave/High St (Thornbury)
    ID 6034
    860 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Tram - 8686
    Wait for tram
    86
    Bundoora RMIT
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    67-Bundoora Square Sc/Plenty Rd (Bundoora)
    ID 4178
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bundoora Square Sc/Plenty Rd (Bundoora)
    ID 2694
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 566566
    Wait for bus
    566
    Northland Sc
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Frye St/Grimshaw St (Watsonia North)
    Ride to bus station
    Frye St/Grimshaw St (Watsonia North)
    ID 2703
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 62 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line 566.

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

    The alternative route takes 50 minutes, using Bus line 86, Bus line 566.

  • Is there a direct train between Northcote and Watsonia North in Melbourne?

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

  • Which train line goes from Northcote to Watsonia North in Melbourne?

    The MERNDA train line goes from Croxton station near Northcote to Mernda station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Mernda station near Watsonia North in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Northcote and Watsonia North in Melbourne by train and bus is about 1 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Northcote to get to Watsonia North 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 Watsonia North in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the Mernda stop, which is closest to Watsonia North in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Northcote to Watsonia North?

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

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