What is the cheapest way to get from Port Melbourne to Swanston Street?

The cheapest way to get from Port Melbourne to Swanston Street is to line 1 tram which costs $6 and takes 25 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Melbourne to Swanston Street?

The fastest way to get from Port Melbourne to Swanston Street is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $17 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Port Melbourne and Swanston Street?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bay Street Shops/Bay St and arriving at La Trobe St/Queen St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

Is there a direct train between Port Melbourne and Swanston Street?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bridport St/Victoria Ave #29 and arriving at Queensberry St/Swanston St #4. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

How far is it from Port Melbourne to Swanston Street?

The distance between Port Melbourne and Swanston Street is 6 km.

How do I travel from Port Melbourne to Swanston Street without a car?

The best way to get from Port Melbourne to Swanston Street without a car is to line 234 bus which takes 21 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Port Melbourne to Swanston Street?

The line 234 bus from Bay Street Shops/Bay St to La Trobe St/Queen St takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Port Melbourne to Swanston Street bus from?

Port Melbourne to Swanston Street bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Bay Street Shops/Bay St station.

Where do I catch the Port Melbourne to Swanston Street train from?

Port Melbourne to Swanston Street train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Bridport St/Victoria Ave #29 station.

Where does the Port Melbourne to Swanston Street bus arrive?

Port Melbourne to Swanston Street bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at La Trobe St/Queen St station.

Where does the Port Melbourne to Swanston Street train arrive?

Port Melbourne to Swanston Street train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Queensberry St/Swanston St #4 station.

Where can I stay near Swanston Street?

There are 5289+ hotels available in Swanston Street.

Port Melbourne to Swanston Street - 5 ways to travel via line 234 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Port Melbourne to Swanston Street by bus, tram, taxi, or foot

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Line 234 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bay Street Shops/Bay St to La Trobe St/Queen Stbus 234
21 min
$6
Line 1 tram
1. Take the tram from Bridport St/Victoria Ave #29 to Queensberry St/Swanston St #4tram 1
25 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Port Melbourne to Swanston Streettaxi 5.4 km
7 min
$17–22
Walk
1. Take the foot from Port Melbourne to Swanston Streetwalk 5.2 km
1h 2m
Line 234 bus, line 96 tram, line 1 tram
1. Take the bus from Bay Street Shops/Bay St to Cecil St/City Rdbus 234
2. Take the tram from City Rd/Light Rail #126 to Swanston St/Bourke St #6tram 96
3. Take the tram from Bourke Street Mall/Swanston St #10 to Queensberry St/Swanston St #4tram 1 / ...
35 min
$18

Port Melbourne to Swanston Street by bus

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Distance: 5.6 km
Duration: 21 min

What companies run services between Port Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Swanston Street, VIC, Australia?

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Bay Street Shops/Bay St to La Trobe St/Queen St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Bridport St/Victoria Ave #29 to Queensberry St/Swanston St #4 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 25 min.

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