What is the cheapest way to get from South Melbourne to Collingwood?

The cheapest way to get from South Melbourne to Collingwood is to line 12 tram which costs $6 and takes 27 min.

What is the fastest way to get from South Melbourne to Collingwood?

The fastest way to get from South Melbourne to Collingwood is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $19 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between South Melbourne and Collingwood?

No, there is no direct bus from South Melbourne to Collingwood. However, there are services departing from Ferrars St/City Rd and arriving at Wellington St/Johnston St via Little Collins St/Queen St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.

Is there a direct train between South Melbourne and Collingwood?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dorcas St/Clarendon St #128 and arriving at Wellington St/Victoria Pde #16. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

How far is it from South Melbourne to Collingwood?

The distance between South Melbourne and Collingwood is 5 km.

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

The best way to get from South Melbourne to Collingwood without a car is to line 12 tram which takes 27 min and costs $6.

How long does it take to get from South Melbourne to Collingwood?

The line 12 tram from Dorcas St/Clarendon St #128 to Wellington St/Victoria Pde #16 takes 27 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the South Melbourne to Collingwood bus from?

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

Where do I catch the South Melbourne to Collingwood train from?

South Melbourne to Collingwood train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from Dorcas St/Clarendon St #128 station.

Where does the South Melbourne to Collingwood bus arrive?

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

Where does the South Melbourne to Collingwood train arrive?

South Melbourne to Collingwood train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Wellington St/Victoria Pde #16 station.

Where can I stay near Collingwood?

There are 5311+ hotels available in Collingwood.

South Melbourne to Collingwood - 5 ways to travel via line 12 tram

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There are 5 ways to get from South Melbourne to Collingwood by tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 12 tram
best
1. Take the tram from Dorcas St/Clarendon St #128 to Wellington St/Victoria Pde #16tram 12
27 min
$6
Line 234 bus, line 207 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 Wellington St/Johnston Stbus 200 / ...
42 min
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Melbourne to Collingwoodtaxi 6 km
9 min
$19–23
Walk
1. Take the walk from South Melbourne to Collingwoodwalk 5.3 km
1h 4m
Line 96 tram, line 86 tram
1. Take the tram from South Melbourne Station/Light Rail #127 to Spencer St/Bourke St #1tram 96
2. Take the tram from Spencer St/Bourke St #1 to Hodgson St/Smith St #18tram 86
37 min
$6

South Melbourne to Collingwood by tram

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Distance: 4.9 km
Duration: 27 min

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

Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Dorcas St/Clarendon St #128 to Wellington St/Victoria Pde #16 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferrars St/City Rd to Wellington St/Johnston St via Bourke St/Queen St and Little Collins St/Queen St in around 42 min.

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