What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to St James the Great?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to St James the Great is to train which costs $6 and takes 27 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to St James the Great?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to St James the Great is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $24 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and St James the Great?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Anzac Station/St Kilda Rd station and arriving at Inkerman Rd/Orrong Rd. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 33 min.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and St James the Great?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Flinders Street Station station and arriving at Balaclava Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from Melbourne to St James the Great?

The distance between Melbourne and St James the Great is 9 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to St James the Great without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to St James the Great without a car is to train which takes 27 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to St James the Great?

The train from Flinders Street Station to Balaclava Station takes 13 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to St James the Great bus from?

Melbourne to St James the Great bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Anzac Station/St Kilda Rd.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to St James the Great train from?

Melbourne to St James the Great train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Flinders Street Station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to St James the Great?

The best way to get from Melbourne to St James the Great is to train which takes 27 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 604 bus, which costs $6 and takes 39 min.

Where does the Melbourne to St James the Great bus arrive?

Melbourne to St James the Great bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Inkerman Rd/Orrong Rd station.

Where does the Melbourne to St James the Great train arrive?

Melbourne to St James the Great train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Balaclava Station.

Where can I stay near St James the Great?

There are 5295+ hotels available in St James the Great.

Melbourne to St James the Great - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 3 tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to St James the Great by train, tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Balaclava Stationtrain Sandringham
27 min
$6
Line 3 tram
1. Take the tram from Federation Square/Swanston St #13 to Empress Rd/Balaclava Rd #41tram 16 / ...
34 min
$6
Line 604 bus
1. Take the bus from Anzac Station/St Kilda Rd to Inkerman Rd/Orrong Rdbus 604
39 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to St James the Greattaxi 8.5 km
9 min
$24–30
Walk
1. Take the foot from Melbourne to St James the Greatwalk 8 km
1h 35m

Melbourne to St James the Great by train and foot

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Distance: 9 km
Duration: 27 min

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and St James the Great, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Flinders Street Station to Balaclava Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Anzac Station/St Kilda Rd to Inkerman Rd/Orrong Rd every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 33 min.

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