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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne Central Station to Prahran is to line 6 tram which costs $6 and takes 28 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne Central Station to Prahran is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $21 - $26.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from A'Beckett St/Queen St and arriving at Malvern Rd/Orrong Rd. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8 station and arriving at Lewisham Rd/High St #34. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.

How far is it from Melbourne Central Station to Prahran?

The distance between Melbourne Central Station and Prahran is 7 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne Central Station to Prahran without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne Central Station to Prahran without a car is to line 6 tram which takes 28 min and costs $6.

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

The line 6 tram from Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8 to Lewisham Rd/High St #34 takes 28 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

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

Melbourne Central Station to Prahran bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from A'Beckett St/Queen St station.

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

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

Where does the Melbourne Central Station to Prahran bus arrive?

Melbourne Central Station to Prahran bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Malvern Rd/Orrong Rd station.

Where does the Melbourne Central Station to Prahran train arrive?

Melbourne Central Station to Prahran train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Lewisham Rd/High St #34 station.

Where can I stay near Prahran?

There are 5297+ hotels available in Prahran.

Melbourne Central Station to Prahran - 4 ways to travel via line 6 tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne Central Station to Prahran by tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 6 tram
best
1. Take the tram from Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8 to Lewisham Rd/High St #34tram 6
28 min
$6
Line 605 bus
1. Take the bus from A'Beckett St/Queen St to Malvern Rd/Orrong Rdbus 605
41 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne Central Station to Prahrantaxi 7.2 km
9 min
$21–26
Walk
1. Take the foot from Melbourne Central Station to Prahranwalk 6.6 km
1h 19m

Melbourne Central Station to Prahran by tram

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Distance: 6.5 km
Duration: 28 min

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

Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8 to Lewisham Rd/High St #34 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from A'Beckett St/Queen St to Malvern Rd/Orrong Rd hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 35 min.

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