Public transport and parking
Location of Bundoora Campus
The Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus is situated in the north-eastern Melbourne suburb of Bundoora, at the intersection of Plenty Road and Kingsbury Drive, 14 km from the city centre (Melway street directory reference: 19 G7).
Maps
Free pocketsize Travel Smart Access Maps are available from the Union Services Centre on the second level of the Agora. These also show the various bicycle routes to and from Campus.
A leaflet detailing the Melbourne (Bundoora) self-guided campus tour is particularly helpful for new students and staff.
Maps for people with disabilities are available which show the location of accessible pathways, lifts, suitable parking areas and building access points. These maps are available from the Equity and Access Office on level one, Peribolos East, Bundoora.
Travelling by tram
Route 86: Telstra Dome, City – Bundoora/RMIT
Tram 86 runs directly from the Harbour Esplanade in Docklands (near the Telstra Dome), along Bourke St, via Southern Cross (previously Spencer Street) Station, through the city, up Smith Street in Collingwood, through Clifton Hill, up High Street through Northcote and Preston. From there it turns right up Plenty Road, stopping at the La Trobe University Medical Centre, and continues on to RMIT Bundoora Campus. Travel time to La Trobe University from the City (or the reverse) is around 45 mins to 1 hour depending on traffic.
Travelling by train
There is no direct train route to the campus. You will need to connect with a bus service from the train station. More information and timetables are available from: www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/
Travelling by bus
There are a number of buses that travel to La Trobe University daily. More information, timetables, and routes are available from www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/
Nightrider bus
Timetables and maps are available on www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/transport_maps/nightrider.php
Campus bus
A circular campus bus service operates every half hour between 8 am and 6.15 pm, Monday to Sunday. Please view the map and timetable for further information. An after-hours service is also available to escort students/staff from the library to car parks, residences and the tram stop.
Car parking
All vehicles (other than motor cycles) parked at the University between 8am and 5pm Monday to Friday must display a current parking permit or daily vending machine ticket Parking permits are purchased from the Traffic and Parking office while daily tickets can be purchased from vending machines located in most of the car parks. A limited number of reserved permits are available to staff ad students. For more parking information please contact Traffic & Parking or visit the web site: www.latrobe.edu.au/bg/parking.html.
Car-pooling
A car pool service exists for car-owners and people seeking rides. When carpooling, members are entitled to a permit that guarantees them a space in the carpool car park. It’s a great way to meet new people and share the cost of getting to the University. More information available on: www.latrobe.edu.au/carpool/
Disabled parking
Spaces for disabled drivers are available in most of the car parks closest to the University buildings. Car parks 1 and 8 also have a number of disabled bays. Visit the Traffic and Parking office for further information.
Travelling by bicycle
Cycling to campus is a great way to keep fit and it’s free! Pick up a free Travel Smart Access Map (available from Contact in the Agora) for details of suggested bike routes to and from the University.
There is about 150 bike lockers on-campus available for hire. Keys are available from the Administration Office, Union Building, on the first day of semester each year.
The Union Building and the Sports Centre have free showers in the main male and female toilets. Free towels and soap for the Union showers are available from the Union Administration Office on presentation of your student card.