What is the cheapest way to get from Kensington to Melbourne CBD?

The cheapest way to get from Kensington to Melbourne CBD is to train which costs $6 and takes 14 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Kensington to Melbourne CBD?

The fastest way to get from Kensington to Melbourne CBD is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $16 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Kensington and Melbourne CBD?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lloyd St/Dynon Rd and arriving at Bourke St/Queen St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

Is there a direct train between Kensington and Melbourne CBD?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kensington Station station and arriving at Flinders Street Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

How far is it from Kensington to Melbourne CBD?

The distance between Kensington and Melbourne CBD is 4 km.

How do I travel from Kensington to Melbourne CBD without a car?

The best way to get from Kensington to Melbourne CBD without a car is to line 216 bus which takes 14 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Kensington to Melbourne CBD?

The line 216 bus from Lloyd St/Dynon Rd to Bourke St/Queen St takes 14 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Kensington to Melbourne CBD bus from?

Kensington to Melbourne CBD bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Lloyd St/Dynon Rd station.

Where do I catch the Kensington to Melbourne CBD train from?

Kensington to Melbourne CBD train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Kensington Station.

Train or bus from Kensington to Melbourne CBD?

The best way to get from Kensington to Melbourne CBD is to line 216 bus which takes 14 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 and takes 14 min.

Where does the Kensington to Melbourne CBD bus arrive?

Kensington to Melbourne CBD bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Bourke St/Queen St station.

Where does the Kensington to Melbourne CBD train arrive?

Kensington to Melbourne CBD train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Where can I stay near Melbourne CBD?

There are 5312+ hotels available in Melbourne CBD.

Kensington to Melbourne CBD - 5 ways to travel via train, line 216 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Kensington to Melbourne CBD by bus, train, taxi, foot, or tram

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Line 216 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Lloyd St/Dynon Rd to Bourke St/Queen Stbus 216
14 min
$6
Train
1. Take the train from Kensington Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Craigieburn
14 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kensington to Melbourne CBDtaxi 4.9 km
7 min
$16–20
Walk
1. Take the walk from Kensington to Melbourne CBDwalk 4.8 km
57 min
Line 57 tram
1. Take the tram from Wellington St/Racecourse Rd #25 to Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5tram 57
22 min
$6

Kensington to Melbourne CBD by bus

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Distance: 3.7 km
Duration: 14 min

What companies run services between Kensington, VIC, Australia and Melbourne CBD, VIC, Australia?

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Lloyd St/Dynon Rd to Bourke St/Queen St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Kensington Station to Flinders Street Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 14 min.

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