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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to South Melbourne beach is to line 1 tram which costs $6 and takes 20 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to South Melbourne beach is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $16 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and South Melbourne beach?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Collins St/Queen St and arriving at Graham St/Bay St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and South Melbourne beach?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from City Square/Swanston St #11 and arriving at Beaconsfield Pde/Victoria Ave #32. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from Melbourne to South Melbourne beach?

The distance between Melbourne and South Melbourne beach is 5 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to South Melbourne beach without a car is to line 234 bus which takes 14 min and costs $6.

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

The line 234 bus from Collins St/Queen St to Graham St/Bay St takes 14 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

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

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

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

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

Where does the Melbourne to South Melbourne beach bus arrive?

Melbourne to South Melbourne beach bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Graham St/Bay St station.

Where does the Melbourne to South Melbourne beach train arrive?

Melbourne to South Melbourne beach train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Beaconsfield Pde/Victoria Ave #32 station.

Where can I stay near South Melbourne beach?

There are 5289+ hotels available in South Melbourne beach.

Melbourne to South Melbourne beach - 4 ways to travel via line 234 bus

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

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Line 234 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Collins St/Queen St to Graham St/Bay Stbus 234
14 min
$6
Line 1 tram
1. Take the tram from City Square/Swanston St #11 to Beaconsfield Pde/Victoria Ave #32tram 1
20 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to South Melbourne beachtaxi 4.7 km
5 min
$16–20
Walk
1. Take the foot from Melbourne to South Melbourne beachwalk 4.6 km
55 min

Melbourne to South Melbourne beach by bus

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Distance: 5.2 km
Duration: 14 min

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

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Collins St/Queen St to Graham St/Bay St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from City Square/Swanston St #11 to Beaconsfield Pde/Victoria Ave #32 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 20 min.

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