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

The cheapest way to get from South Melbourne to Melbourne Central Station is to line 1 tram which costs $6 and takes 19 min.

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

The fastest way to get from South Melbourne to Melbourne Central Station is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $13 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between South Melbourne and Melbourne Central Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ferrars St/City Rd and arriving at La Trobe St/Queen St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

Is there a direct train between South Melbourne and Melbourne Central Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cecil St/Park St #25 and arriving at Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8 station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

How far is it from South Melbourne to Melbourne Central Station?

The distance between South Melbourne and Melbourne Central Station is 4 km.

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

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

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

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

Where does the South Melbourne to Melbourne Central Station bus arrive?

South Melbourne to Melbourne Central Station bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at La Trobe St/Queen St station.

Where does the South Melbourne to Melbourne Central Station train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Melbourne Central Station?

There are 5296+ hotels available in Melbourne Central Station.

South Melbourne to Melbourne Central Station

Q: How do I travel from South Melbourne to Melbourne Central Station without a car?

The best way to get from South Melbourne to Melbourne Central Station without a car is to line 96 tram and train which takes 14 min and costs $12.

Q: How long does it take to get from South Melbourne to Melbourne Central Station?

It takes approximately 14 min to get from South Melbourne to Melbourne Central Station, including transfers.

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There are 7 ways to get from South Melbourne to Melbourne Central Station 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 Melbourne Central Stationtrain Mernda / ...
14 min
$12
Line 234 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ferrars St/City Rd to La Trobe St/Queen Stbus 234
20 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Melbourne to Melbourne Central Stationtaxi 3.4 km
5 min
$13–16
Walk
1. Take the walk from South Melbourne to Melbourne Central Stationwalk 3.2 km
38 min
Line 1 tram
1. Take the tram from Cecil St/Park St #25 to Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8tram 1
19 min
$6
Line 96 tram
1. Take the tram from South Melbourne Station/Light Rail #127 to Elizabeth St/Bourke St #5tram 96
23 min
$6
Line 96 tram via Swanston St/Bourke St #6
1. Take the tram from South Melbourne Station/Light Rail #127 to Swanston St/Bourke St #6tram 96
25 min
$6

South Melbourne to Melbourne Central Station by tram and train

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Distance: 3.6 km
Duration: 14 min

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

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Ferrars St/City Rd to La Trobe St/Queen St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from Cecil St/Park St #25 to Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 19 min.

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