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How to get fromFederation Square to Melbourne Central Stationby tram, taxi, foot, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Federation Square to Melbourne Central Station by tram, taxi, foot, or train

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  1. Line 1 tram

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    1. Take the tram from Federation Square/Swanston St #13 to Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8tram tram 1 / ...
    8 min
    $6

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Federation Square to Melbourne Central Stationtaxi taxi 1.8 km
    3 min
    $9–12

  3. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Federation Square to Melbourne Central Stationwalk walk 1.2 km
    14 min

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Melbourne Central Stationtrain train Alamein / ...
    9 min
    $6

Federation Square to Melbourne Central Station by foot and tram

Calendar4672Weekly Services
Duration8 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1.2 km
  • Duration: 8 min

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

Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Federation Square/Swanston St #13 to Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8 every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 7 min.

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