What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Government House?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Government House is to line 6 tram which costs $6 and takes 13 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Government House?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Government House is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs $12 - $15.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Government House?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from City Square/Swanston St #11 and arriving at Shrine of Remembrance/St Kilda Rd #19. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from Melbourne to Government House?

The distance between Melbourne and Government House is 2 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Government House without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Government House without a car is to line 6 tram which takes 13 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Government House?

The line 6 tram from City Square/Swanston St #11 to Shrine of Remembrance/St Kilda Rd #19 takes 6 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Government House train from?

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

Where does the Melbourne to Government House train arrive?

Melbourne to Government House train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Shrine of Remembrance/St Kilda Rd #19 station.

Where can I stay near Government House?

There are 5298+ hotels available in Government House.

Melbourne to Government House - 3 ways to travel via line 6 tram, taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne to Government House by tram, taxi, or foot

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Line 6 tram
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1. Take the tram from City Square/Swanston St #11 to Shrine of Remembrance/St Kilda Rd #19tram 16 / ...
13 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Government Housetaxi 2.9 km
4 min
$12–15
Walk
1. Take the walk from Melbourne to Government Housewalk 2.2 km
26 min

Melbourne to Government House by tram and foot

3944Weekly Services

13 minAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2 km
Duration: 13 min

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Government House, VIC, Australia?

Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from City Square/Swanston St #11 to Shrine of Remembrance/St Kilda Rd #19 every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 6 min.

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