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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne CBD to Docklands is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs $10 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne CBD and Docklands?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Flinders Lane/Queen St and arriving at Jeffcott St/Spencer St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne CBD and Docklands?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Flinders Street Station station and arriving at Southern Cross Station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 min.

How far is it from Melbourne CBD to Docklands?

The distance between Melbourne CBD and Docklands is 1 km.

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

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

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

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

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

Melbourne CBD to Docklands bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Flinders Lane/Queen St station.

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

Melbourne CBD to Docklands train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Flinders Street Station.

Train or bus from Melbourne CBD to Docklands?

The best way to get from Melbourne CBD to Docklands is to train which takes 4 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 216 bus, which costs $6 and takes 5 min.

Where does the Melbourne CBD to Docklands bus arrive?

Melbourne CBD to Docklands bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Jeffcott St/Spencer St station.

Where does the Melbourne CBD to Docklands train arrive?

Melbourne CBD to Docklands train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Southern Cross Station.

Where can I stay near Docklands?

There are 5293+ hotels available in Docklands.

Melbourne CBD to Docklands - 5 ways to travel via train, line 216 bus, and taxi

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

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1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain Alamein / ...
4 min
$6
Line 216 bus
1. Take the bus from Flinders Lane/Queen St to Jeffcott St/Spencer Stbus 216
5 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne CBD to Docklandstaxi 2.1 km
3 min
$10–13
Walk
1. Take the foot from Melbourne CBD to Docklandswalk 1.6 km
19 min
Line 86 tram
1. Take the tram from Elizabeth St/Bourke St #5 to Lonsdale St/Spencer St #120tram 30 / ...
9 min
$6

Melbourne CBD to Docklands by train

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Distance: 1.5 km
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What companies run services between Melbourne CBD, VIC, Australia and Docklands, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Flinders Street Station to Southern Cross Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 4 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Flinders Lane/Queen St to Jeffcott St/Spencer St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 5 min.

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