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

The cheapest way to get from South Melbourne to North Melbourne is to line 58 tram which costs $6 and takes 18 min.

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

The fastest way to get from South Melbourne to North Melbourne is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $16 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between South Melbourne and North Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ferrars St/City Rd and arriving at A'Beckett St/Queen St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

Is there a direct train between South Melbourne and North Melbourne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from City Rd/Kings Way #116 and arriving at Murphy St/Flemington Rd #15. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

How far is it from South Melbourne to North Melbourne?

The distance between South Melbourne and North Melbourne is 4 km.

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

The best way to get from South Melbourne to North Melbourne without a car is to line 234 bus which takes 16 min and costs $6.

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

The line 234 bus from Ferrars St/City Rd to A'Beckett St/Queen St takes 16 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

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

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

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

South Melbourne to North Melbourne train services, operated by Yarra Trams, depart from City Rd/Kings Way #116 station.

Where does the South Melbourne to North Melbourne bus arrive?

South Melbourne to North Melbourne bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at A'Beckett St/Queen St station.

Where does the South Melbourne to North Melbourne train arrive?

South Melbourne to North Melbourne train services, operated by Yarra Trams, arrive at Murphy St/Flemington Rd #15 station.

Where can I stay near North Melbourne?

There are 5257+ hotels available in North Melbourne.

South Melbourne to North Melbourne - 5 ways to travel via line 234 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from South Melbourne to North 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 A'Beckett St/Queen Stbus 234
16 min
$6
Line 58 tram
1. Take the tram from City Rd/Kings Way #116 to Murphy St/Flemington Rd #15tram 58
18 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Melbourne to North Melbournetaxi 4.8 km
6 min
$16–20
Walk
1. Take the foot from South Melbourne to North Melbournewalk 4.5 km
54 min
Line 96 tram, line 57 tram
1. Take the tram from South Melbourne Station/Light Rail #127 to Queen St/Bourke St #4tram 96
2. Take the tram from Peel St/Victoria St #8 to Haines St/Abbotsford St #16tram 57
38 min
$18

South Melbourne to North Melbourne by bus

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Distance: 4.4 km
Duration: 16 min

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

Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Ferrars St/City Rd to A'Beckett St/Queen St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, Yarra Trams operates a vehicle from City Rd/Kings Way #116 to Murphy St/Flemington Rd #15 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 18 min.

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