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

The cheapest way to get from South Melbourne to Victoria University is to train which costs $6 and takes 23 min.

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

The fastest way to get from South Melbourne to Victoria University is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $24 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between South Melbourne and Victoria University?

No, there is no direct bus from South Melbourne to Victoria University. However, there are services departing from Ferrars St/City Rd and arriving at Leeds St/Hopkins St via Flinders Lane/Queen St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.

Is there a direct train between South Melbourne and Victoria University?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southern Cross Station station and arriving at Footscray Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from South Melbourne to Victoria University?

The distance between South Melbourne and Victoria University is 7 km.

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

The best way to get from South Melbourne to Victoria University without a car is to train which takes 23 min and costs $6.

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

The train from Southern Cross Station to Footscray Station takes 9 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

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

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

South Melbourne to Victoria University train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Southern Cross Station.

Train or bus from South Melbourne to Victoria University?

The best way to get from South Melbourne to Victoria University is to train which takes 23 min and costs $6. Alternatively, you can line 234 bus and line 216 bus, which costs $6 and takes 50 min.

Where does the South Melbourne to Victoria University bus arrive?

South Melbourne to Victoria University bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Flinders Lane/Queen St station.

Where does the South Melbourne to Victoria University train arrive?

South Melbourne to Victoria University train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Footscray Station.

Where can I stay near Victoria University?

There are 5244+ hotels available in Victoria University.

South Melbourne to Victoria University - 6 ways to travel via train

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There are 6 ways to get from South Melbourne to Victoria University by train, tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Footscray Stationtrain Williamstown / ...
23 min
$6
Line 96 tram, train
1. Take the tram from South Melbourne Station/Light Rail #127 to Southern Crosstram 96
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Footscray Stationtrain Williamstown / ...
36 min
$12
Line 234 bus, line 216 bus
1. Take the bus from Ferrars St/City Rd to Flinders Lane/Queen Stbus 234
2. Take the bus from Flinders Lane/Queen St to Leeds St/Hopkins Stbus 216
50 min
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Melbourne to Victoria Universitytaxi 8.5 km
9 min
$24–30
Line 96 tram, train, line 406 bus
1. Take the tram from South Melbourne Station/Light Rail #127 to Southern Crosstram 96
2. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Footscray Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Footscray Station/Irving St to Victoria University/Ballarat Rdbus 406
45 min
$18
Walk
1. Take the walk from South Melbourne to Victoria Universitywalk 8.4 km
1h 40m

South Melbourne to Victoria University by train and foot

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Distance: 6.7 km
Duration: 23 min

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

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Southern Cross Station to Footscray Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferrars St/City Rd to Victoria University via Flinders Lane/Queen St and Leeds St/Hopkins St in around 50 min.

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