What is the cheapest way to get from Old Melbourne Gaol to Federation Square?

The cheapest way to get from Old Melbourne Gaol to Federation Square is to train which costs $6 and takes 11 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Old Melbourne Gaol to Federation Square?

The fastest way to get from Old Melbourne Gaol to Federation Square is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs $8 - $11.

Is there a direct train between Old Melbourne Gaol and Federation Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from State Library Station station and arriving at Town Hall Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3 min.

How far is it from Old Melbourne Gaol to Federation Square?

The distance between Old Melbourne Gaol and Federation Square is 2 km.

How do I travel from Old Melbourne Gaol to Federation Square without a car?

The best way to get from Old Melbourne Gaol to Federation Square without a car is to train which takes 11 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Old Melbourne Gaol to Federation Square?

The train from State Library Station to Town Hall Station takes 3 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Old Melbourne Gaol to Federation Square train from?

Old Melbourne Gaol to Federation Square train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from State Library Station.

Where does the Old Melbourne Gaol to Federation Square train arrive?

Old Melbourne Gaol to Federation Square train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Town Hall Station.

Where can I stay near Federation Square?

There are 5301+ hotels available in Federation Square.

Old Melbourne Gaol to Federation Square - 4 ways to travel via train

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There are 4 ways to get from Old Melbourne Gaol to Federation Square by train, tram, taxi, or foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from State Library Station to Town Hall Stationtrain Sunbury
11 min
$6
Line 1 tram
1. Take the tram from RMIT University/Swanston St #7 to Federation Square/Swanston St #13tram 1 / ...
14 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Old Melbourne Gaol to Federation Squaretaxi 1.4 km
3 min
$8–11
Walk
1. Take the foot from Old Melbourne Gaol to Federation Squarewalk 1.3 km
15 min

Old Melbourne Gaol to Federation Square by foot and train

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Distance: 1.7 km
Duration: 11 min

What companies run services between Old Melbourne Gaol, VIC, Australia and Federation Square, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from State Library Station to Town Hall Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 3 min.

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