There are 6 ways to get from Monash University to Swanston Street by train, bus, taxi, car, or tram
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Train via Huntingdale Station
best- Take the train from Huntingdale Station to Town Hall Stationtrain Cranbourne / ...
41 min$12Drive 22.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Monash University to Swanston Streetcar 22.7 km
21 min$5–6Train
- Take the train from Clayton Station to Town Hall Stationtrain Cranbourne / ...
59 min$6Line 733 bus, line 302 bus
- Take the bus from Monash University to Box Hill Bus Station/Station Stbus 733
- Take the bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Melbourne Central/Lonsdale Stbus 302
1h 54m$6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Monash University to Swanston Streettaxi 22.7 km
21 min$55–70Line 900 bus, line 3 tram
- Take the bus from Monash University to Caulfieldbus 900
- Take the tram from Caulfield to Queensberry St/Swanston St #4tram 3
1h 37m$12
Monash University to Swanston Street by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monash University to Swanston Street is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Monash University to Swanston Street is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $55 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Monash University to Swanston Street. However, there are services departing from Monash University and arriving at Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St via Box Hill Bus Station/Station St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Clayton Station station and arriving at Town Hall Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.
The distance between Monash University and Swanston Street is 20 km. The road distance is 22.7 km.
The best way to get from Monash University to Swanston Street without a car is to train via Huntingdale Station which takes 41 min and costs $12.
It takes approximately 41 min to get from Monash University to Swanston Street, including transfers.
Monash University to Swanston Street bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Monash University station.
Monash University to Swanston Street train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Huntingdale Station.
The best way to get from Monash University to Swanston Street is to train via Huntingdale Station which takes 41 min and costs $12. Alternatively, you can line 733 bus and line 302 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 54m.
What companies run services between Monash University, VIC, Australia and Swanston Street, VIC, Australia?
Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Huntingdale Station to Town Hall Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Monash University to Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St via Monash University and Box Hill Bus Station/Station St in around 1h 54m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Huntingdale Station to Town Hall Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
Train from Clayton Station to Town Hall Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotrains.com.au/timetables/?line=Alamein&dir=1&ts=1678780587323
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- yarratrams.com.au
Tram from Caulfield to Queensberry St/Swanston St #4
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://yarratrams.com.au/
- Daily
- $11
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Monash University to Box Hill Bus Station/Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Box Hill Bus Station/Station St to Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
Bus from Monash University to Caulfield
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- $55–70
Dandenong Cabs
- Phone
- +61 3 9799 8460
Dandenong Taxi 24
- Phone
- +61401638077
- Website
- dandenongtaxi24.com.au
Dandenong Taxi Cab Service
- Phone
- +61 3 87590231
- Website
- dandenongtaxicabservice.com.au
Dandenong Ranges Taxi Services
- Phone
- +61 3 9753 6933
13CABS
- Phone
- 132227
- Website
- 13cabs.com.au
Crown Cabs
- Phone
- 1300 12 13 14
- Website
- crowncabs.com.au
Melbourne Silver Premium Cabs
- Phone
- +61 422 502 251
- Website
- melbournesilverpremiumcabs.com.au
Silver Service Taxi Melbourne Airport
- Phone
- +61 412 456 588
- Website
- silver-taximelbourne.com.au
Silver Top Taxi
- Phone
- 13 10 08
- Website
- silvertop.com.au
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More Questions & Answers
Monash University to Swanston Street bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Box Hill Bus Station/Station St.
Monash University to Swanston Street train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Town Hall Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monash University to Swanston Street is 23 km. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Monash University to Swanston Street.
There are 5286+ hotels available in Swanston Street.








