What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Port Phillip?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Port Phillip is to train which costs $6 and takes 9 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Port Phillip?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Port Phillip is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $16 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Port Phillip?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bridge Rd/Hoddle St and arriving at Princes St/Barkly St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Port Phillip?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Flinders Street Station station and arriving at Prahran Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Melbourne to Port Phillip?

The distance between Melbourne and Port Phillip is 5 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Port Phillip without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Port Phillip without a car is to train which takes 9 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Port Phillip?

The train from Flinders Street Station to Prahran Station takes 9 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Port Phillip bus from?

Melbourne to Port Phillip bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Bridge Rd/Hoddle St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Port Phillip train from?

Melbourne to Port Phillip train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Flinders Street Station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Port Phillip?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Port Phillip is to train which takes 9 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 246 bus, which costs $6 and takes 17 min.

Where does the Melbourne to Port Phillip bus arrive?

Melbourne to Port Phillip bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Princes St/Barkly St station.

Where does the Melbourne to Port Phillip train arrive?

Melbourne to Port Phillip train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Prahran Station.

Where can I stay near Port Phillip?

There are 5314+ hotels available in Port Phillip.

Melbourne to Port Phillip - 5 ways to travel via train, line 246 bus, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Port Phillip by train, bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Prahran Stationtrain Sandringham
9 min
$6
Line 246 bus
1. Take the bus from Bridge Rd/Hoddle St to Princes St/Barkly Stbus 246
17 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Port Philliptaxi 4.9 km
7 min
$16–20
Walk
1. Take the foot from Melbourne to Port Phillipwalk 5.4 km
1h 4m
Line 96 tram
1. Take the tram from Batman Park/Spencer St #124 to Fraser St/Light Rail #131tram 96
12 min
$6

Melbourne to Port Phillip by train

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Distance: 5.5 km
Duration: 9 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Flinders Street Station to Prahran Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Bridge Rd/Hoddle St to Princes St/Barkly St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 17 min.

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