What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to South Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to South Melbourne is to bus which costs $6 and takes 9 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to South Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to South Melbourne is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs $11 - $14.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and South Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Collins St/Queen St and arriving at Ferrars St/City Rd. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and South Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Elizabeth St/Bourke St #5 and arriving at South Melbourne Station/Light Rail #127 station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

How far is it from Melbourne to South Melbourne?

The distance between Melbourne and South Melbourne is 4 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to South Melbourne without a car?

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

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to South Melbourne?

The bus from Collins St/Queen St to Ferrars St/City Rd takes 9 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to South Melbourne bus from?

Melbourne to South Melbourne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Collins St/Queen St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to South Melbourne train from?

Melbourne to South Melbourne train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Elizabeth St/Bourke St #5 station.

Where does the Melbourne to South Melbourne bus arrive?

Melbourne to South Melbourne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Ferrars St/City Rd station.

Where does the Melbourne to South Melbourne train arrive?

Melbourne to South Melbourne train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at South Melbourne Station/Light Rail #127.

Where can I stay near South Melbourne?

There are 5299+ hotels available in South Melbourne.

Melbourne to South Melbourne - 4 ways to travel via bus, line 96 tram, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to South Melbourne by bus, tram, taxi, or foot

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Collins St/Queen St to Ferrars St/City Rdbus 234
9 min
$6
Line 96 tram
1. Take the tram from Elizabeth St/Bourke St #5 to South Melbourne Station/Light Rail #127tram 96
18 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to South Melbournetaxi 2.7 km
4 min
$11–14
Walk
1. Take the walk from Melbourne to South Melbournewalk 2.6 km
31 min

Melbourne to South Melbourne by bus

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Distance: 3.7 km
Duration: 9 min

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and South Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Collins St/Queen St to Ferrars St/City Rd every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 9 min. Public Transport Victoria also services this route every 20 minutes. Alternatively, Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Elizabeth St/Bourke St #5 to South Melbourne Station/Light Rail #127 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 18 min.

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