What is the cheapest way to get from Port Phillip to Melbourne?

The cheapest way to get from Port Phillip to Melbourne is to train which costs $6 and takes 9 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Phillip to Melbourne?

The fastest way to get from Port Phillip to Melbourne is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $18 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Port Phillip and Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Princes St/Barkly St and arriving at Wellington Pde/Hoddle St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

Is there a direct train between Port Phillip and Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Prahran Station station and arriving at Flinders Street Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Port Phillip to Melbourne?

The distance between Port Phillip and Melbourne is 5 km.

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

The best way to get from Port Phillip to Melbourne without a car is to train which takes 9 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Port Phillip to Melbourne?

The train from Prahran Station to Flinders Street Station takes 9 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Port Phillip to Melbourne bus from?

Port Phillip to Melbourne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Princes St/Barkly St station.

Where do I catch the Port Phillip to Melbourne train from?

Port Phillip to Melbourne train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Prahran Station.

Train or bus from Port Phillip to Melbourne?

The best way to get from Port Phillip to Melbourne is to train which takes 9 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 246 bus, which costs $6 and takes 16 min.

Where does the Port Phillip to Melbourne bus arrive?

Port Phillip to Melbourne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Wellington Pde/Hoddle St station.

Where does the Port Phillip to Melbourne train arrive?

Port Phillip to Melbourne train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5315+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Port Phillip to Melbourne - 5 ways to travel via train, line 246 bus, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Prahran Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Sandringham / ...
9 min
$6
Line 246 bus
1. Take the bus from Princes St/Barkly St to Wellington Pde/Hoddle Stbus 246
16 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Port Phillip to Melbournetaxi 5.5 km
8 min
$18–22
Walk
1. Take the foot from Port Phillip to Melbournewalk 5.4 km
1h 4m
Line 96 tram
1. Take the tram from Fraser St/Light Rail #131 to Batman Park/Spencer St #124tram 96
11 min
$6

Port Phillip to Melbourne by train

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Distance: 5.5 km
Duration: 9 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Prahran Station to Flinders Street Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Princes St/Barkly St to Wellington Pde/Hoddle St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 16 min.

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