How to get from Northcote to Willaura by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Northcote to Willaura in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERNDA train from Croxton station to Southern Cross station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT train and finally take the ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA bus from Ararat Railway Station (Ararat) station to Delacombe St/Main St (Willaura) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 32 min. The ride fare is A$22.38.

332minA$22.38
Walk to train stationTrain - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
Bus - ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
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
    Southern Cross
    25 min
  • 4
    Train - ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARATARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Wait for train
    ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT
    Ararat
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ararat
    146 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ararat Railway Station (Ararat)
    ID 17799
    20 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURAARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
    Wait for bus
    ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA
    Lake Bolac
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Delacombe St/Main St (Willaura)
    Ride to bus station
    Delacombe St/Main St (Willaura)
    ID 47814
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Northcote to Willaura

The distance between Northcote, Melbourne and Willaura, Melbourne is approximately 256.92 km, which can typically be travelled in 332 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Northcote to Willaura 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 31-Gadd St/St Georges Rd (Northcote).

Bus stations close to Northcote:

  • St Georges Rd/Normanby Ave (Thornbury)
  • St Georges Rd/Arthurton Rd (Northcote)
  • 101 Normanby Ave (Thornbury)

Public transport stations close to Willaura, Melbourne

Willaura is located at Willaura, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Willaura Kindergarten/Willaura-Wickliffe Rd (Willaura).

Bus stations close to Willaura:

  • Willaura Kindergarten/Willaura-Wickliffe Rd (Willaura)
  • Delacombe St/Main St (Willaura)

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Northcote to Willaura?

    The fastest way takes 332 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line ARARAT - MELBOURNE VIA BALLARAT, Bus line ARARAT - LAKE BOLAC VIA WILLAURA.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 32 min.

  • Which train line goes from Northcote to Willaura 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 Willaura in Melbourne

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

    The total travel time between Northcote and Willaura in Melbourne by train and bus is about 5 hr 32 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Northcote to Willaura costs A$22.38.

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