There are 5 ways to get from Prahran to La Trobe University by tram, bus, taxi, or car
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Line 86 tram
best- Take the tram from Spring St/Bourke St #9 to La Trobe University/Plenty Rd #60tram 86
1h 15m$12Drive 18.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Prahran to La Trobe Universitycar 18.9 km
23 min$4–5Line 246 bus, line 250 bus
- Take the bus from Swan St/Punt Rd to Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pdebus 246
- Take the bus from Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde to La Trobe Uni Jenny Graves Building/Science Drbus 250
1h 17m$12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Prahran to La Trobe Universitytaxi 18.9 km
23 min$45–60Line 6 tram, line 250 bus
- Take the tram from Lewisham Rd/High St #34 to Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8tram 6
- Take the bus from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St to La Trobe Uni Jenny Graves Building/Science Drbus 250 / ...
1h 40m$12
Prahran to La Trobe University by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Prahran to La Trobe University is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 23 min.
The fastest way to get from Prahran to La Trobe University is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $45 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Prahran to La Trobe University. However, there are services departing from Swan St/Punt Rd and arriving at La Trobe Uni Jenny Graves Building/Science Dr via Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Prahran station to La Trobe University. However, there are services departing from Hawksburn Station and arriving at La Trobe University/Plenty Rd #60 via Spring St/Bourke St #9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
The distance between Prahran and La Trobe University is 20 km. The road distance is 18.9 km.
The best way to get from Prahran to La Trobe University without a car is to line 86 tram which takes 1h 15m and costs $12.
It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Prahran to La Trobe University, including transfers.
Prahran to La Trobe University bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Swan St/Punt Rd station.
Prahran to La Trobe University train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Spring St/Bourke St #9 station.
Prahran to La Trobe University bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde station.
What companies run services between Prahran, VIC, Australia and La Trobe University, VIC, Australia?
Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Spring St/Bourke St #9 to La Trobe University/Plenty Rd #60 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 51 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hawksburn Station to La Trobe University via Richmond Station, Swan St/Punt Rd, Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde, and La Trobe Uni Jenny Graves Building/Science Dr in around 1h 17m.
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- yarratrams.com.au
Tram from Spring St/Bourke St #9 to La Trobe University/Plenty Rd #60
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://yarratrams.com.au/
- Daily
- $11
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Tram from Lewisham Rd/High St #34 to Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 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 Swan St/Punt Rd to Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
Bus from Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde to La Trobe Uni Jenny Graves Building/Science Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $0
- 2 hour ticket
- $0
Bus from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St to La Trobe Uni Jenny Graves Building/Science Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6
- Website
- https://transport.vic.gov.au/
- Daily
- $12
- 2 hour ticket
- $6
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Estimated price
- $45–60
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
Prahran to La Trobe University train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at La Trobe University/Plenty Rd #60 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prahran to La Trobe University is 19 km. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Prahran to La Trobe University.
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