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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne CBD to South Melbourne is to line 12 tram which costs $6 and takes 12 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne CBD to South Melbourne is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs $12 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne CBD and South Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Banana Alley Vaults/Flinders St and arriving at Ferrars St/City Rd. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne CBD and South Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6 and arriving at York St/Clarendon St #127. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from Melbourne CBD to South Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne CBD and South Melbourne is 3 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne CBD to South Melbourne without a car is to line 234 bus which takes 7 min and costs $6.

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

The line 234 bus from Banana Alley Vaults/Flinders St to Ferrars St/City Rd takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

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

Melbourne CBD to South Melbourne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Banana Alley Vaults/Flinders St station.

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

Melbourne CBD to South Melbourne train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6 station.

Where does the Melbourne CBD to South Melbourne bus arrive?

Melbourne CBD to South Melbourne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Ferrars St/City Rd station.

Where does the Melbourne CBD to South Melbourne train arrive?

Melbourne CBD to South Melbourne train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at York St/Clarendon St #127 station.

Where can I stay near South Melbourne?

There are 5265+ hotels available in South Melbourne.

Melbourne CBD to South Melbourne - 4 ways to travel via line 234 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne CBD to South Melbourne by bus, tram, taxi, or foot

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Line 234 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Banana Alley Vaults/Flinders St to Ferrars St/City Rdbus 234
7 min
$6
Line 12 tram
1. Take the tram from Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6 to York St/Clarendon St #127tram 12
12 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne CBD to South Melbournetaxi 3.1 km
4 min
$12–16
Walk
1. Take the foot from Melbourne CBD to South Melbournewalk 2.7 km
31 min

Melbourne CBD to South Melbourne by bus

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Distance: 3.4 km
Duration: 7 min

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

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Banana Alley Vaults/Flinders St to Ferrars St/City Rd every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6 to York St/Clarendon St #127 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 12 min.

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