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

The cheapest way to get from South Melbourne to Melbourne is to line 96 tram which costs $6 and takes 16 min.

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

The fastest way to get from South Melbourne to Melbourne is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs $13 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between South Melbourne and Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ferrars St/City Rd and arriving at Flinders St/Queens Bridge St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

Is there a direct train between South Melbourne and Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from South Melbourne Station/Light Rail #127 station and arriving at Elizabeth St/Bourke St #5. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

How far is it from South Melbourne to Melbourne?

The distance between South Melbourne and Melbourne is 3 km.

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

The best way to get from South Melbourne to Melbourne without a car is to line 234 bus which takes 8 min and costs $6.

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

The line 234 bus from Ferrars St/City Rd to Flinders St/Queens Bridge St takes 8 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

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

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

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

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

Where does the South Melbourne to Melbourne bus arrive?

South Melbourne to Melbourne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Flinders St/Queens Bridge St station.

Where does the South Melbourne to Melbourne train arrive?

South Melbourne to Melbourne train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Elizabeth St/Bourke St #5 station.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5303+ hotels available in Melbourne.

South Melbourne to Melbourne - 4 ways to travel via line 234 bus

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

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Line 234 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ferrars St/City Rd to Flinders St/Queens Bridge Stbus 234
8 min
$6
Line 96 tram
1. Take the tram from South Melbourne Station/Light Rail #127 to Elizabeth St/Bourke St #5tram 96
16 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Melbourne to Melbournetaxi 3.3 km
4 min
$13–16
Walk
1. Take the foot from South Melbourne to Melbournewalk 2.6 km
31 min

South Melbourne to Melbourne by bus

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Distance: 3.3 km
Duration: 8 min

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

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Ferrars St/City Rd to Flinders St/Queens Bridge St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from South Melbourne Station/Light Rail #127 to Elizabeth St/Bourke St #5 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 16 min.

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