Southern Cross Station → Northcote: about 32 min, on line Mernda, Hurstbridge, 86, with no transfers, plus about 10 min of walking.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line Mernda towards Mernda Station: board at Southern Cross Station, alight at Northcote Station — 12 stops, 22 min ride.
- Line Hurstbridge towards Hurstbridge Station: board at Southern Cross Station, alight at Westgarth Station — 10 stops, 20 min ride.
- Line 86 towards RMIT/Plenty Rd #71: board at Westgarth St/High St #27, alight at Northcote Town Hall/High St #31 — 2 stops, 2 min ride.
- Line Lilydale towards Lilydale Station: board at Southern Cross Station, alight at Parliament Station — 3 stops, 7 min ride.
About the origin and destination
Southern Cross Station
The station for regional trains, coaches and the SkyBus to the airport.
Northcote
A northern suburb with High Street's bars and the Northcote Social Club.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Southern Cross Station to Northcote?
A typical trip takes about 32 minutes, of which roughly 10 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Southern Cross Station to Northcote?
There is a direct connection — line Mernda, no transfers.
From Southern Cross Station onward
