What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne Central Station to Lygon St/Elgin St?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Central Station to Lygon St/Elgin St is to line 1 tram which costs $6 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne Central Station to Lygon St/Elgin St?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne Central Station to Lygon St/Elgin St is to taxi which takes 2 min and costs $9 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne Central Station and Lygon St/Elgin St?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Little Lonsdale St/Russell St and arriving at Elgin St/Lygon St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne Central Station and Lygon St/Elgin St?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from RMIT University/Swanston St #7 and arriving at Lygon St/Elgin St #112. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Melbourne Central Station to Lygon St/Elgin St?

The distance between Melbourne Central Station and Lygon St/Elgin St is 2 km.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne Central Station to Lygon St/Elgin St?

The line 1 tram from RMIT University/Swanston St #7 to Lygon St/Elgin St #112 takes 9 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Melbourne Central Station to Lygon St/Elgin St bus from?

Melbourne Central Station to Lygon St/Elgin St bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Little Lonsdale St/Russell St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne Central Station to Lygon St/Elgin St train from?

Melbourne Central Station to Lygon St/Elgin St train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from RMIT University/Swanston St #7 station.

Where does the Melbourne Central Station to Lygon St/Elgin St bus arrive?

Melbourne Central Station to Lygon St/Elgin St bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Elgin St/Lygon St station.

Where does the Melbourne Central Station to Lygon St/Elgin St train arrive?

Melbourne Central Station to Lygon St/Elgin St train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Lygon St/Elgin St #112 station.

Where can I stay near Lygon St/Elgin St?

There are 5291+ hotels available in Lygon St/Elgin St.

Melbourne Central Station to Lygon St/Elgin St

Q: How do I travel from Melbourne Central Station to Lygon St/Elgin St without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne Central Station to Lygon St/Elgin St without a car is to line 1 tram which takes 12 min and costs $6.

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne Central Station to Lygon St/Elgin St by tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 1 tram
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1. Take the tram from RMIT University/Swanston St #7 to Lygon St/Elgin St #112tram 1 / ...
12 min
$6
Line 207 bus
1. Take the bus from Little Lonsdale St/Russell St to Elgin St/Lygon Stbus 200 / ...
13 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne Central Station to Lygon St/Elgin Sttaxi 1.8 km
2 min
$9–12
Walk
1. Take the walk from Melbourne Central Station to Lygon St/Elgin Stwalk 1.7 km
20 min

Melbourne Central Station to Lygon St/Elgin St by foot and tram

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Distance: 1.8 km
Duration: 12 min

What companies run services between Melbourne Central Station, VIC, Australia and Lygon St/Elgin St, VIC, Australia?

Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from RMIT University/Swanston St #7 to Lygon St/Elgin St #112 every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Little Lonsdale St/Russell St to Elgin St/Lygon St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 8 min.

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