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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to St Kilda East is to train which costs $6 and takes 13 min.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and St Kilda East?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Burnley Station/Burnley St station and arriving at Inkerman St/Hotham St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and St Kilda East?

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 Kilda East?

The distance between Melbourne and St Kilda East is 8 km.

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

The best way to get from Melbourne to St Kilda East without a car is to train which takes 13 min and costs $6.

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

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 Kilda East bus from?

Melbourne to St Kilda East bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Burnley Station/Burnley St.

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

Melbourne to St Kilda East train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Flinders Street Station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to St Kilda East?

The best way to get from Melbourne to St Kilda East is to train which takes 13 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 603 bus, which costs $6 and takes 21 min.

Where does the Melbourne to St Kilda East bus arrive?

Melbourne to St Kilda East bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Inkerman St/Hotham St station.

Where does the Melbourne to St Kilda East train arrive?

Melbourne to St Kilda East train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Balaclava Station.

Where can I stay near St Kilda East?

There are 5292+ hotels available in St Kilda East.

Melbourne to St Kilda East - 5 ways to travel via train, line 603 bus, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to St Kilda East by train, bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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1. Take the train from Flinders Street Station to Balaclava Stationtrain Sandringham
13 min
$6
Line 603 bus
1. Take the bus from Burnley Station/Burnley St to Inkerman St/Hotham Stbus 603
21 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to St Kilda Easttaxi 8.4 km
9 min
$24–30
Walk
1. Take the foot from Melbourne to St Kilda Eastwalk 7.9 km
1h 34m
Line 3 tram
1. Take the tram from Federation Square/Swanston St #13 to Empress Rd/Balaclava Rd #41tram 16 / ...
29 min
$6

Melbourne to St Kilda East by train

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Distance: 7.8 km
Duration: 13 min

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and St Kilda East, 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 Burnley Station/Burnley St to Inkerman St/Hotham St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 21 min.

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