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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne CBD to Southbank is to line 1 tram which costs $6 and takes 7 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne CBD to Southbank is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs $10 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne CBD and Southbank?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Collins St/Queen St and arriving at Moray St/City Rd. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne CBD and Southbank?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from City Square/Swanston St #11 and arriving at Arts Precinct/Sturt St #17. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Melbourne CBD to Southbank?

The distance between Melbourne CBD and Southbank is 1 km.

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

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

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

The line 234 bus from Collins St/Queen St to Moray St/City Rd takes 6 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

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

Melbourne CBD to Southbank bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Collins St/Queen St station.

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

Melbourne CBD to Southbank train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from City Square/Swanston St #11 station.

Where does the Melbourne CBD to Southbank bus arrive?

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

Where does the Melbourne CBD to Southbank train arrive?

Melbourne CBD to Southbank train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Arts Precinct/Sturt St #17 station.

Where can I stay near Southbank?

There are 5293+ hotels available in Southbank.

Melbourne CBD to Southbank - 4 ways to travel via line 234 bus, and line 1 tram

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

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Line 234 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Collins St/Queen St to Moray St/City Rdbus 234 / ...
6 min
$6
Line 1 tram
1. Take the tram from City Square/Swanston St #11 to Arts Precinct/Sturt St #17tram 1
7 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne CBD to Southbanktaxi 1.9 km
3 min
$10–12
Walk
1. Take the foot from Melbourne CBD to Southbankwalk 1.2 km
14 min

Melbourne CBD to Southbank by bus

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Distance: 1.2 km
Duration: 6 min

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

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Collins St/Queen St to Moray St/City Rd every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from City Square/Swanston St #11 to Arts Precinct/Sturt St #17 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 7 min.

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