There are 6 ways to get from North Melbourne to St Kilda by tram, bus, taxi, car, or train
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Line 16 tram
best- Take the tram from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 to Barkly St/Carlisle St #33tram 16
41 min$6Drive 9.3 km
cheapest- Drive from North Melbourne to St Kildacar 9.3 km
11 min$2–3Line 402 bus, line 246 bus
- Take the bus from Dryburgh St/Shiel St to Carlton Gardens/Victoria Stbus 402
- Take the bus from Swan St/Punt Rd to Carlisle St/Barkly Stbus 246
1h 3m$18Taxi
- Take the taxi from North Melbourne to St Kildataxi 9.3 km
11 min$26–32Train, line 16 tram
- Take the train from Arden Station to Town Hall Stationtrain Sunbury
- Take the tram from City Square/Swanston St #11 to Barkly St/Carlisle St #33tram 16
45 min$12Line 57 tram, line 16 tram
- Take the tram from Haines St/Abbotsford St #16 to Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5tram 57
- Take the tram from Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8 to Barkly St/Carlisle St #33tram 16
55 min$12
North Melbourne to St Kilda by tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from North Melbourne to St Kilda is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 11 min.
The fastest way to get from North Melbourne to St Kilda is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $26 - $32.
No, there is no direct bus from North Melbourne to St Kilda. However, there are services departing from Dryburgh St/Shiel St and arriving at Carlisle St/Barkly St via Swan St/Punt Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 and arriving at Barkly St/Carlisle St #33. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.
The distance between North Melbourne and St Kilda is 9 km. The road distance is 9.3 km.
The best way to get from North Melbourne to St Kilda without a car is to line 16 tram which takes 41 min and costs $6.
The line 16 tram from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 to Barkly St/Carlisle St #33 takes 41 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
North Melbourne to St Kilda bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Dryburgh St/Shiel St station.
North Melbourne to St Kilda train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 station.
North Melbourne to St Kilda bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Carlton Gardens/Victoria St station.
What companies run services between North Melbourne, VIC, Australia and St Kilda, VIC, Australia?
Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 to Barkly St/Carlisle St #33 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 41 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dryburgh St/Shiel St to Carlisle St/Barkly St via Carlton Gardens/Victoria St, Parliament Station, Richmond Station, and Swan St/Punt Rd in around 1h 3m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- yarratrams.com.au
Tram from Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 to Barkly St/Carlisle St #33
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://yarratrams.com.au/
- Daily
- $11
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Tram from City Square/Swanston St #11 to Barkly St/Carlisle St #33
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://yarratrams.com.au/
- Daily
- $11
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Tram from Haines St/Abbotsford St #16 to Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://yarratrams.com.au/
- Daily
- $11
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Tram from Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8 to Barkly St/Carlisle St #33
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://yarratrams.com.au/
- Daily
- $11
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrotrains.com.au
Train from Arden Station to Town Hall Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8 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
- transport.vic.gov.au
Bus from Dryburgh St/Shiel St to Carlton Gardens/Victoria St
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Swan St/Punt Rd to Carlisle St/Barkly St
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Estimated price
- $26–32
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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North Melbourne to St Kilda train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Barkly St/Carlisle St #33 station.
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