What is the cheapest way to get from Docklands to Swanston Street?

The cheapest way to get from Docklands to Swanston Street is to train which costs $6 and takes 4 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Docklands to Swanston Street?

The fastest way to get from Docklands to Swanston Street is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs $9 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Docklands and Swanston Street?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bourke St/Queen St and arriving at Melbourne Museum/Rathdowne St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

Is there a direct train between Docklands and Swanston Street?

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 Swanston Street?

The distance between Docklands and Swanston Street is 2 km.

How do I travel from Docklands to Swanston Street without a car?

The best way to get from Docklands to Swanston Street without a car is to train which takes 4 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Docklands to Swanston Street?

The train from Southern Cross Station to Melbourne Central Station takes 4 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Docklands to Swanston Street bus from?

Docklands to Swanston Street bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Bourke St/Queen St station.

Where do I catch the Docklands to Swanston Street train from?

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

Train or bus from Docklands to Swanston Street?

The best way to get from Docklands to Swanston Street is to train which takes 4 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 250 bus, which costs $6 and takes 10 min.

Where does the Docklands to Swanston Street bus arrive?

Docklands to Swanston Street bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Melbourne Museum/Rathdowne St station.

Where does the Docklands to Swanston Street train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Swanston Street?

There are 5279+ hotels available in Swanston Street.

Docklands to Swanston Street - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 250 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Docklands to Swanston Street by train, bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Melbourne Central Stationtrain Alamein / ...
4 min
$6
Line 250 bus
1. Take the bus from Bourke St/Queen St to Melbourne Museum/Rathdowne Stbus 250 / ...
10 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Docklands to Swanston Streettaxi 1.8 km
3 min
$9–12
Walk
1. Take the foot from Docklands to Swanston Streetwalk 1.8 km
21 min
Line 30 tram
1. Take the tram from Spencer St/La Trobe St #1 to Melbourne Central & State Library stations/La Trobe Sttram 30 / ...
6 min
$6
Line 86 tram, line 1 tram
1. Take the tram from Lonsdale St/Spencer St #120 to Swanston St/Bourke St #6tram 86 / ...
2. Take the tram from Bourke Street Mall/Swanston St #10 to Queensberry St/Swanston St #4tram 1 / ...
15 min
$12

Docklands to Swanston Street by train

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Distance: 1.7 km
Duration: 4 min

What companies run services between Docklands, VIC, Australia and Swanston Street, VIC, Australia?

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. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Bourke St/Queen St to Melbourne Museum/Rathdowne St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 10 min.

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