What is the cheapest way to get from East Melbourne to Melbourne Central Station?

The cheapest way to get from East Melbourne to Melbourne Central Station is to line 86 tram which costs $6 and takes 19 min.

What is the fastest way to get from East Melbourne to Melbourne Central Station?

The fastest way to get from East Melbourne to Melbourne Central Station is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs $12 - $15.

Is there a direct bus between East Melbourne and Melbourne Central Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Clarendon St/Victoria Pde and arriving at Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

Is there a direct train between East Melbourne and Melbourne Central Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gertrude St/Smith St #15 and arriving at Swanston St/Bourke St #6. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from East Melbourne to Melbourne Central Station?

The distance between East Melbourne and Melbourne Central Station is 2 km.

How long does it take to get from East Melbourne to Melbourne Central Station?

The line 907 bus from Clarendon St/Victoria Pde to Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St takes 7 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the East Melbourne to Melbourne Central Station bus from?

East Melbourne to Melbourne Central Station bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Clarendon St/Victoria Pde station.

Where do I catch the East Melbourne to Melbourne Central Station train from?

East Melbourne to Melbourne Central Station train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Wellington St/Victoria Pde #16 station.

Where does the East Melbourne to Melbourne Central Station bus arrive?

East Melbourne to Melbourne Central Station bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St station.

Where does the East Melbourne to Melbourne Central Station train arrive?

East Melbourne to Melbourne Central Station train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Parliament station.

Where can I stay near Melbourne Central Station?

There are 5296+ hotels available in Melbourne Central Station.

East Melbourne to Melbourne Central Station - 5 ways to travel via train

Q: How do I travel from East Melbourne to Melbourne Central Station without a car?

The best way to get from East Melbourne to Melbourne Central Station without a car is to line 907 bus which takes 11 min and costs $6.

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There are 5 ways to get from East Melbourne to Melbourne Central Station by bus, tram, train, taxi, or foot

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Line 907 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Clarendon St/Victoria Pde to Melbourne Central/Lonsdale Stbus 302 / ...
11 min
$6
Line 12 tram, train
1. Take the tram from Wellington St/Victoria Pde #16 to Parliamenttram 109 / ...
2. Take the train from Parliament Station to Melbourne Central Stationtrain Frankston / ...
12 min
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from East Melbourne to Melbourne Central Stationtaxi 2.9 km
4 min
$12–15
Walk
1. Take the walk from East Melbourne to Melbourne Central Stationwalk 2.4 km
28 min
Line 86 tram
1. Take the tram from Gertrude St/Smith St #15 to Swanston St/Bourke St #6tram 86
19 min
$6

East Melbourne to Melbourne Central Station by bus and foot

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Distance: 2.2 km
Duration: 11 min

What companies run services between East Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Melbourne Central Station, VIC, Australia?

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Clarendon St/Victoria Pde to Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Gertrude St/Smith St #15 to Swanston St/Bourke St #6 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 12 min.

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