What is the cheapest way to get from South Melbourne to Clifton Hill?

The cheapest way to get from South Melbourne to Clifton Hill is to line 96 tram and train which costs $12 and takes 29 min.

What is the fastest way to get from South Melbourne to Clifton Hill?

The fastest way to get from South Melbourne to Clifton Hill is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $23 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between South Melbourne and Clifton Hill?

No, there is no direct bus from South Melbourne to Clifton Hill. However, there are services departing from Ferrars St/City Rd and arriving at Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde via Little Collins St/Queen St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.

Is there a direct train between South Melbourne and Clifton Hill?

No, there is no direct train from South Melbourne station to Clifton Hill station. However, there are services departing from South Melbourne Station/Light Rail #127 and arriving at Clifton Hill Station via Southern Cross Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29 min.

How far is it from South Melbourne to Clifton Hill?

The distance between South Melbourne and Clifton Hill is 10 km.

How do I travel from South Melbourne to Clifton Hill without a car?

The best way to get from South Melbourne to Clifton Hill without a car is to line 96 tram and train which takes 29 min and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from South Melbourne to Clifton Hill?

It takes approximately 29 min to get from South Melbourne to Clifton Hill, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Melbourne to Clifton Hill bus from?

South Melbourne to Clifton Hill bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Ferrars St/City Rd station.

Where do I catch the South Melbourne to Clifton Hill train from?

South Melbourne to Clifton Hill train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from South Melbourne Station/Light Rail #127.

Where does the South Melbourne to Clifton Hill bus arrive?

South Melbourne to Clifton Hill bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Bourke St/Queen St station.

Where does the South Melbourne to Clifton Hill train arrive?

South Melbourne to Clifton Hill train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Southern Cross station.

Where can I stay near Clifton Hill?

There are 5286+ hotels available in Clifton Hill.

South Melbourne to Clifton Hill - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 96 tram

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There are 4 ways to get from South Melbourne to Clifton Hill by tram, train, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 96 tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from South Melbourne Station/Light Rail #127 to Southern Crosstram 96
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Clifton Hill Stationtrain Mernda / ...
29 min
$12
Line 234 bus, line 250 bus
1. Take the bus from Ferrars St/City Rd to Bourke St/Queen Stbus 234
2. Take the bus from Little Collins St/Queen St to Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pdebus 250 / ...
51 min
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Melbourne to Clifton Hilltaxi 8 km
8 min
$23–28
Walk
1. Take the walk from South Melbourne to Clifton Hillwalk 7.2 km
1h 26m

South Melbourne to Clifton Hill by tram and train

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Distance: 9.8 km
Duration: 29 min

What companies run services between South Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Clifton Hill, VIC, Australia?

You can take a bus from Ferrars St/City Rd to Clifton Hill Interchange/Queens Pde via Bourke St/Queen St and Little Collins St/Queen St in around 51 min.

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