What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to St Kilda?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to St Kilda is to line 96 tram which costs $6 and takes 21 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to St Kilda?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to St Kilda is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $22 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and St Kilda?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Swan St/Punt Rd and arriving at Carlisle St/Barkly St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and St Kilda?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Batman Park/Spencer St #124 and arriving at Belford St/Acland St #139. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

How far is it from Melbourne to St Kilda?

The distance between Melbourne and St Kilda is 5 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to St Kilda without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to St Kilda without a car is to line 246 bus which takes 16 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to St Kilda?

The line 246 bus from Swan St/Punt Rd to Carlisle St/Barkly St takes 16 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to St Kilda bus from?

Melbourne to St Kilda bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Swan St/Punt Rd station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to St Kilda train from?

Melbourne to St Kilda train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Batman Park/Spencer St #124 station.

Where does the Melbourne to St Kilda bus arrive?

Melbourne to St Kilda bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Carlisle St/Barkly St station.

Where does the Melbourne to St Kilda train arrive?

Melbourne to St Kilda train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Belford St/Acland St #139 station.

Where can I stay near St Kilda?

There are 5318+ hotels available in St Kilda.

Melbourne to St Kilda - 4 ways to travel via line 246 bus, and line 96 tram

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

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Line 246 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Swan St/Punt Rd to Carlisle St/Barkly Stbus 246
16 min
$6
Line 96 tram
1. Take the tram from Batman Park/Spencer St #124 to Belford St/Acland St #139tram 96
21 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to St Kildataxi 7.3 km
9 min
$22–27
Walk
1. Take the foot from Melbourne to St Kildawalk 6.8 km
1h 22m

Melbourne to St Kilda by bus

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Distance: 4.8 km
Duration: 16 min

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and St Kilda, VIC, Australia?

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Swan St/Punt Rd to Carlisle St/Barkly St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Batman Park/Spencer St #124 to Belford St/Acland St #139 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 21 min.

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