What is the cheapest way to get from Kensington to St Kilda?

The cheapest way to get from Kensington to St Kilda is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 13 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Kensington to St Kilda?

The fastest way to get from Kensington to St Kilda is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Kensington and St Kilda?

No, there is no direct bus from Kensington to St Kilda. However, there are services departing from Derby St/Kensington Rd and arriving at Carlisle St/Barkly St via Swan St/Punt Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Kensington and St Kilda?

No, there is no direct train from Kensington station to St Kilda. However, there are services departing from Kensington Station and arriving at Barkly St/Carlisle St #33 via Federation Square/Swanston St #13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.

How far is it from Kensington to St Kilda?

The distance between Kensington and St Kilda is 13 km. The road distance is 11 km.

How do I travel from Kensington to St Kilda without a car?

The best way to get from Kensington to St Kilda without a car is to train and line 16 tram which takes 50 min and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Kensington to St Kilda?

It takes approximately 50 min to get from Kensington to St Kilda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kensington to St Kilda bus from?

Kensington to St Kilda bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Derby St/Kensington Rd station.

Where do I catch the Kensington to St Kilda train from?

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

Where does the Kensington to St Kilda bus arrive?

Kensington to St Kilda bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Carlton Gardens/Victoria St station.

Where does the Kensington to St Kilda train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kensington to St Kilda?

Yes, the driving distance between Kensington to St Kilda is 11 km. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Kensington to St Kilda.

Where can I stay near St Kilda?

There are 5300+ hotels available in St Kilda.

Kensington to St Kilda - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 16 tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Kensington to St Kilda by train, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Train, line 16 tram
best
1. Take the train from Kensington Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Craigieburn
2. Take the tram from Federation Square/Swanston St #13 to Barkly St/Carlisle St #33tram 16
50 min
$12
Drive 11 km
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1. Drive from Kensington to St Kildacar 11 km
13 min
$2–3
Line 402 bus, line 246 bus
1. Take the bus from Derby St/Kensington Rd to Carlton Gardens/Victoria Stbus 402
2. Take the bus from Swan St/Punt Rd to Carlisle St/Barkly Stbus 246
1h 10m
$18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kensington to St Kildataxi 11 km
13 min
$30–40

Kensington to St Kilda by train and tram

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Distance: 13.3 km
Duration: 50 min

What companies run services between Kensington, VIC, Australia and St Kilda, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Derby St/Kensington Rd to Carlisle St/Barkly St via Carlton Gardens/Victoria St, Parliament Station, Richmond Station, and Swan St/Punt Rd in around 1h 10m.

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