What is the cheapest way to get from Richmond to Swanston Street?

The cheapest way to get from Richmond to Swanston Street is to train which costs $6 and takes 6 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Richmond to Swanston Street?

The fastest way to get from Richmond to Swanston Street is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $15 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Richmond and Swanston Street?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cromwell St/Victoria Pde and arriving at Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

Is there a direct train between Richmond and Swanston Street?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from East Richmond Station station and arriving at Flinders Street Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from Richmond to Swanston Street?

The distance between Richmond and Swanston Street is 3 km.

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

The best way to get from Richmond to Swanston Street without a car is to train which takes 6 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from Richmond to Swanston Street?

The train from East Richmond Station to Flinders Street Station takes 6 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Richmond to Swanston Street bus from?

Richmond to Swanston Street bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Cromwell St/Victoria Pde station.

Where do I catch the Richmond to Swanston Street train from?

Richmond to Swanston Street train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from East Richmond Station.

Train or bus from Richmond to Swanston Street?

The best way to get from Richmond to Swanston Street is to train which takes 6 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 907 bus, which costs $6 and takes 10 min.

Where does the Richmond to Swanston Street bus arrive?

Richmond to Swanston Street bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St station.

Where does the Richmond to Swanston Street train arrive?

Richmond to Swanston Street train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Flinders Street Station.

Where can I stay near Swanston Street?

There are 5301+ hotels available in Swanston Street.

Richmond to Swanston Street - 7 ways to travel via train, line 907 bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Richmond to Swanston Street by train, bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from East Richmond Station to Flinders Street Stationtrain Alamein / ...
6 min
$6
Line 907 bus
1. Take the bus from Cromwell St/Victoria Pde to Melbourne Central/Lonsdale Stbus 302 / ...
10 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Richmond to Swanston Streettaxi 4.4 km
5 min
$15–19
Walk
1. Take the walk from Richmond to Swanston Streetwalk 4.2 km
50 min
Line 48 tram
1. Take the tram from Richmond Town Hall/Bridge Rd #19 to Exhibition St/Collins St #7tram 48
12 min
$6
Line 48 tram, line 1 tram
1. Take the tram from Richmond Town Hall/Bridge Rd #19 to Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St #6tram 48
2. Take the tram from City Square/Swanston St #11 to Queensberry St/Swanston St #4tram 1 / ...
24 min
$12
Line 75 tram, line 1 tram
1. Take the tram from Richmond Town Hall/Bridge Rd #19 to Swanston St/Flinders St #5tram 48 / ...
2. Take the tram from Federation Square/Swanston St #13 to Queensberry St/Swanston St #4tram 1 / ...
24 min
$12

Richmond to Swanston Street by train

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Distance: 3.1 km
Duration: 6 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from East Richmond Station to Flinders Street Station hourly. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Cromwell St/Victoria Pde to Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 10 min.

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