What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne Central Station to East Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Central Station to East Melbourne is to train which costs $6 and takes 5 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Central Station to East Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne Central Station to East Melbourne is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs $11 - $14.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Central Station and East Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Swanston St/Lonsdale St and arriving at Smith St/Victoria Pde. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne Central Station and East Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Melbourne Central Station station and arriving at Jolimont-MCG Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

How far is it from Melbourne Central Station to East Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne Central Station and East Melbourne is 2 km.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne Central Station to East Melbourne?

The train from Melbourne Central Station to Jolimont-MCG Station takes 5 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Melbourne Central Station to East Melbourne bus from?

Melbourne Central Station to East Melbourne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Swanston St/Lonsdale St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne Central Station to East Melbourne train from?

Melbourne Central Station to East Melbourne train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Melbourne Central Station.

Train or bus from Melbourne Central Station to East Melbourne?

The best way to get from Melbourne Central Station to East Melbourne is to train which takes 5 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 905 bus, which costs $6 and takes 13 min.

Where does the Melbourne Central Station to East Melbourne bus arrive?

Melbourne Central Station to East Melbourne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Smith St/Victoria Pde station.

Where does the Melbourne Central Station to East Melbourne train arrive?

Melbourne Central Station to East Melbourne train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Jolimont-MCG Station.

Where can I stay near East Melbourne?

There are 5299+ hotels available in East Melbourne.

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne Central Station to East Melbourne by train, bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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1. Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Jolimont-MCG Stationtrain Mernda / ...
5 min
$6
Line 905 bus
1. Take the bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to Smith St/Victoria Pdebus 302 / ...
13 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne Central Station to East Melbournetaxi 2.6 km
3 min
$11–14
Walk
1. Take the walk from Melbourne Central Station to East Melbournewalk 2.4 km
28 min
Line 86 tram
1. Take the tram from Swanston St/Bourke St #6 to Smith St/Gertrude St #15tram 86
21 min
$6

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What companies run services between Melbourne Central Station, VIC, Australia and East Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Melbourne Central Station to Jolimont-MCG Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 5 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Swanston St/Lonsdale St to Smith St/Victoria Pde every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 9 min.

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