What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne CBD to St Kilda?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne CBD to St Kilda is to line 16 tram which costs $6 and takes 29 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne CBD to St Kilda?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne CBD to St Kilda is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $21 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne CBD and St Kilda?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Swan St/Punt Rd and arriving at Carlisle St/Barkly St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne CBD and St Kilda?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from City Square/Swanston St #11 and arriving at Barkly St/Carlisle St #33. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.

How far is it from Melbourne CBD to St Kilda?

The distance between Melbourne CBD and St Kilda is 5 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne CBD to St Kilda without a car is to line 246 bus which takes 16 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne CBD to St Kilda?

The line 246 bus from Swan St/Punt Rd to Carlisle St/Barkly St takes 16 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Melbourne CBD to St Kilda bus from?

Melbourne CBD to St Kilda bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Swan St/Punt Rd station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne CBD to St Kilda train from?

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

Where does the Melbourne CBD to St Kilda bus arrive?

Melbourne CBD to St Kilda bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Carlisle St/Barkly St station.

Where does the Melbourne CBD to St Kilda train arrive?

Melbourne CBD to St Kilda train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Barkly St/Carlisle St #33 station.

Where can I stay near St Kilda?

There are 5305+ hotels available in St Kilda.

Melbourne CBD to St Kilda - 4 ways to travel via line 246 bus, and line 16 tram

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

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Line 246 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Swan St/Punt Rd to Carlisle St/Barkly Stbus 246
16 min
$6
Line 16 tram
1. Take the tram from City Square/Swanston St #11 to Barkly St/Carlisle St #33tram 16
29 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne CBD to St Kildataxi 6.9 km
8 min
$21–26
Walk
1. Take the foot from Melbourne CBD to St Kildawalk 6.5 km
1h 17m

Melbourne CBD to St Kilda by bus

556Weekly Buses

16 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 4.8 km
Duration: 16 min

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

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Swan St/Punt Rd to Carlisle St/Barkly St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from City Square/Swanston St #11 to Barkly St/Carlisle St #33 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 29 min.

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