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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Central Station to Port Melbourne is to line 1 tram which costs $6 and takes 23 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne Central Station to Port Melbourne is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $16 - $20.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bourke St/Queen St and arriving at Graham St/Bay St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8 station and arriving at Richardson St/Victoria Ave #30. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

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

The distance between Melbourne Central Station and Port Melbourne is 5 km.

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

The line 1 tram from Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8 to Richardson St/Victoria Ave #30 takes 23 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

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

Melbourne Central Station to Port Melbourne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Bourke St/Queen St station.

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

Melbourne Central Station to Port Melbourne train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8.

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

Melbourne Central Station to Port Melbourne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Graham St/Bay St station.

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

Melbourne Central Station to Port Melbourne train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Richardson St/Victoria Ave #30 station.

Where can I stay near Port Melbourne?

There are 5269+ hotels available in Port Melbourne.

Melbourne Central Station to Port Melbourne - 6 ways to travel via line 1 tram

Q: How do I travel from Melbourne Central Station to Port Melbourne without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne Central Station to Port Melbourne without a car is to line 1 tram which takes 23 min and costs $6.

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne Central Station to Port Melbourne by tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 1 tram
best
1. Take the tram from Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8 to Richardson St/Victoria Ave #30tram 1
23 min
$6
Line 234 bus
1. Take the bus from Bourke St/Queen St to Graham St/Bay Stbus 234
24 min
$6
Line 109 tram
1. Take the tram from William St/Collins St #3 to Graham St/Light Rail #128tram 109
30 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne Central Station to Port Melbournetaxi 4.8 km
6 min
$16–20
Line 234 bus via Queen Victoria Market/Franklin St
1. Take the bus from Queen Victoria Market/Franklin St to Graham St/Bay Stbus 234
28 min
$6
Walk
1. Take the walk from Melbourne Central Station to Port Melbournewalk 4.7 km
56 min

Melbourne Central Station to Port Melbourne by tram

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Distance: 4.9 km
Duration: 23 min

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

Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8 to Richardson St/Victoria Ave #30 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 23 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Bourke St/Queen St to Graham St/Bay St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 15 min.

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