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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Docklands to Kensington is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs $14 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Docklands and Kensington?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lonsdale St/Spencer St and arriving at Lloyd St/Dynon Rd. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

Is there a direct train between Docklands and Kensington?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southern Cross Station station and arriving at Kensington Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from Docklands to Kensington?

The distance between Docklands and Kensington is 3 km.

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

The best way to get from Docklands to Kensington without a car is to train which takes 6 min and costs $6.

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

The train from Southern Cross Station to Kensington Station takes 6 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Docklands to Kensington bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Docklands to Kensington train from?

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

Train or bus from Docklands to Kensington?

The best way to get from Docklands to Kensington is to train which takes 6 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 216 bus, which costs $6 and takes 8 min.

Where does the Docklands to Kensington bus arrive?

Docklands to Kensington bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Lloyd St/Dynon Rd station.

Where does the Docklands to Kensington train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Kensington?

There are 5260+ hotels available in Kensington.

Docklands to Kensington - 4 ways to travel via train, line 216 bus, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Docklands to Kensington by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Kensington Stationtrain Craigieburn
6 min
$6
Line 216 bus
1. Take the bus from Lonsdale St/Spencer St to Lloyd St/Dynon Rdbus 216
8 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Docklands to Kensingtontaxi 3.7 km
4 min
$14–17
Walk
1. Take the walk from Docklands to Kensingtonwalk 3.8 km
45 min

Docklands to Kensington by train

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Distance: 3.5 km
Duration: 6 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Kensington Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Lonsdale St/Spencer St to Lloyd St/Dynon Rd every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 8 min.

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