Public transport and parking
Location of the Melbourne Campus
The Melbourne 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).
Car parking
All vehicles (other than motor cycles) parked at the University between 8.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. 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 and students. For more parking information please contact Traffic and Parking or visit the web site: www.latrobe.edu.au/security/parking
Disabled parking
Spaces for disabled drivers are available in most of the car parks closest to the University buildings. Car parks 1, 2, 7a and 8 also have a number of disabled bays. Visit the Traffic and Parking office for further information.
Maps
Travelsmart maps have been developed to show the various sustainable transport options in a convenient pocket size. The maps include walking, cycling and public transport routes to and from the Melbourne (Bundoora) campus. These maps are accessible from the University Reception (ground floor, David Myers Central Building), Traffic and Parking Office (ground floor, Peribolos East building) and at the Union Services Centre on the second level of the Agora.
A digital version is also available on the La Trobe Transport Central website: www.latrobe.edu.au/transport-central, including transport mapping information for Regional Campuses.
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 Equality and Diversity Centre on Level One, Peribolos East, Bundoora: www.latrobe.edu.au/about/maps.
Public Transport
La Trobe University borders Zone 1 and 2 and can be accessed using either a Zone 1 or 2 Metcard or myki depending on which service you are arriving on.
Travelling by Train
La Trobe University lies between the Epping and Hurstbridge train lines. Bus connections operate from Reservoir (Bus 561, Zone 1 or 2), Heidelberg (Bus 551, Zone 1 or 2) and Macleod (Bus 561, Zone 2). If travelling on the Upfield train line a bus connection operates from Coburg Station (Bus 561, zone 1).
From the CBD, you should catch either the Epping or Hurstbridge line from any City Loop station and get off at Reservoir or Heidelberg and take a connecting bus. Bicycles travel for free on trains. More information and timetables are available from: http://ptv.vic.gov.au/timetables/metropolitan-trains
Travelling by Bus
Nine public bus services travel to La Trobe University daily. Frequent bus services connect La Trobe to Heidelberg, Macleod, Reservoir, Coburg, Northland, Thornbury, Northcote, Ivanhoe and Kew, Clifton Hill, Collingwood, Richmond, South Yarra and the CBD. Orbital Smartbuses 902 and 903 connect with Tram 86 on Plenty Rd. More information, timetables, and routes are available from: http://ptv.vic.gov.au/timetables/metropolitan-buses
Travelling by Tram
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 (stop No. 86), and continues on to RMIT Bundoora Campus. Travel time to La Trobe University from the City (or the reverse) is around 45 mins to one hour depending on traffic. More information, timetables and routes are available from: http://ptv.vic.gov.au/timetables/metropolitan-trams
Application Software
There are a number of apps available for smartphone users that provide reliable public transport information. These apps can help make public transport more accessible and help you manage wait times until the next service. Keep an eye out for information on TramTracker screens to be installed throughout the campus.
Nightrider Bus
NightRider 958 (Eltham) runs via La Trobe University every 30 minutes between 1.30 a.m. and 4.30 a.m. on Saturdays and 1.30 a.m. - 5.30 a.m. on Sundays. Timetables and maps are available on http://ptv.vic.gov.au/timetables/nightrider/
Campus Courtesy Bus
A circular campus bus service operates every half hour between 8.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. Monday to Sunday.
An after-hours service is also available to escort students/staff from the library to car parks, residences and the tram stop.
Carpooling
Carpooling is a great way to travel to campus; you can save money, reduce traffic congestion, minimise your carbon footprint and meet new people. A carpool matching system is in place to match users travelling to all La Trobe University campuses in Victoria, there will likely be someone who attends La Trobe University and lives close by. More information is available from: www.latrobe.edu.au/transport-central/carpool.
Cycling
Cycling is an extremely efficient alternative, with nearly a third of private trips replaceable by bicycle. Riding your bike to uni is a great way to exercise, save money on public transport and help the environment. Visit or Contact the Traffic and Parking office to pick up a TravelSmart map of the Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus. The map highlights cycling and walking routes on and around the campus. A digital version is also available online www.latrobe.edu.au/transport-central/cycling
La Trobe boasts a state-of-the-art bicycle facility, known as the CycleSmart Centre. It is located on the eastern end of the Humanities 3 building and has secure storage for 50 bikes, change rooms, lockers and showers. This is a free service to all La Trobe students and staff only. Lockers are available for rent in the CycleSmart Centre, these are regular sized lockers that can fit a number of personal belongings. For access to the facility, simply fill out the CycleSmart Centre Access Request Form available on La Trobe Transport Central website: www.latrobe.edu.au/transport-central/cycling/secure-bike-storage-access
There is currently parking for 550 bikes on campus as well as approximately 138 bike lockers on campus available for hire. Keys are available from the Union Administration Office 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. The Travelsmart maps also provide information on the location of showers available at other buildings on campus.
A Biker's Brekkie event is run monthly to offer a free breakfast and coffee for staff and students who cycle to the Melbourne campus. Students also have the opportunity to get involved in environmental events and activities to encourage the use of alternative transport options at La Trobe.