What is the cheapest way to get from Docklands to Chinatown?

The cheapest way to get from Docklands to Chinatown is to train which costs $6 and takes 9 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Docklands to Chinatown?

The fastest way to get from Docklands to Chinatown is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs $10 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Docklands and Chinatown?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from King St/Lonsdale St and arriving at Swanston St/Lonsdale St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

Is there a direct train between Docklands and Chinatown?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southern Cross Station station and arriving at Melbourne Central Station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 min.

How far is it from Docklands to Chinatown?

The distance between Docklands and Chinatown is 1 km.

How do I travel from Docklands to Chinatown without a car?

The best way to get from Docklands to Chinatown without a car is to line 905 bus which takes 8 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Docklands to Chinatown?

The line 905 bus from King St/Lonsdale St to Swanston St/Lonsdale St takes 6 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Docklands to Chinatown bus from?

Docklands to Chinatown bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from King St/Lonsdale St station.

Where do I catch the Docklands to Chinatown train from?

Docklands to Chinatown train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Southern Cross Station.

Train or bus from Docklands to Chinatown?

The best way to get from Docklands to Chinatown is to line 905 bus which takes 8 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 and takes 9 min.

Where does the Docklands to Chinatown bus arrive?

Docklands to Chinatown bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Swanston St/Lonsdale St station.

Where does the Docklands to Chinatown train arrive?

Docklands to Chinatown train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Melbourne Central Station.

Where can I stay near Chinatown?

There are 5298+ hotels available in Chinatown.

Docklands to Chinatown - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 905 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Docklands to Chinatown by bus, train, tram, taxi, or foot

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Line 905 bus
best
1. Take the bus from King St/Lonsdale St to Swanston St/Lonsdale Stbus 302 / ...
8 min
$6
Train
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Melbourne Central Stationtrain Alamein / ...
9 min
$6
Line 86 tram
1. Take the tram from Lonsdale St/Spencer St #120 to Swanston St/Bourke St #6tram 86 / ...
10 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Docklands to Chinatowntaxi 1.9 km
3 min
$10–12
Walk
1. Take the walk from Docklands to Chinatownwalk 1.3 km
15 min

Docklands to Chinatown by bus and foot

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8 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 1.1 km
Duration: 8 min

What companies run services between Docklands, VIC, Australia and Chinatown, VIC, Australia?

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from King St/Lonsdale St to Swanston St/Lonsdale St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Melbourne Central Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 4 min.

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